Role of Autism in Shaping Society

The book "The Role of Autism in Shaping Society" explores a new cognitive theory that suggests that autism is an extreme form of a tendency that exists in all people, and that this tendency is stronger in males. It looks at how this inclination towards autism has shaped the society we live in, combining perspectives from psychiatry, psychology, philosophy, and sociology. It is of interest to researchers, psychologists, and anyone affected by the autism spectrum, and will also be useful for students of psychiatry, philosophy of science, sociology, and feminism.

Format: Hardback
Length: 112 pages
Publication date: 01 January 2021
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

The topic of Autism Spectrum Conditions (ASCs) has garnered significant attention in recent years. This book delves deeper into a novel cognitive theory that posits that what we perceive in autism represents an extreme manifestation of a tendency present in all individuals, and moreover, that this tendency is more pronounced in males. Given the profound influence that males have exerted on shaping (western) society, it raises the intriguing question: how has this heightened tendency in males manifested in the social structures, norms, and values that constitute our society?

This groundbreaking work is the first to examine how this inclination towards autism in the general population has shaped the very society we inhabit. The Role of Autism in Shaping Society is organized into three primary sections. In the first section, the author delves into the characteristics, diagnosis, and prevalence of the autism spectrum, providing a comprehensive understanding of the conditions that comprise this spectrum.

In the second section, the author addresses the challenging issue of conceptualizing the autism spectrum and presents his innovative theory to offer a more comprehensive explanation of the condition. The final section explores the profound implications of this new theory on the social structures within which we live our daily lives.

This accessible book brings together perspectives from psychiatry, psychology, philosophy, and sociology, offering one of the most comprehensive and enlightening accounts of the autism spectrum to date. It will captivate researchers, psychologists, and individuals impacted by the autism spectrum, as well as serve as a valuable resource for students studying psychiatry, the philosophy of science, sociology, and feminism.

Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780415413367