There are two possible approaches to mental health in modern society. One is statistical and one is analytical, qualitative. Regarding the statistical, one asks: "What are the figures? What do the numbers say?" These numbers are not terribly encouraging. But there is the more-important qualitative side. What do we mean by mental health and mental sickness? How are the facts of mental health and sickness related to the structure of our society? These questions are answered in this compelling book.