Discover R.D. Laing's groundbreaking work, 'The Divided Self,' a pivotal text in understanding mental health and the complexities of human identity. This brand new, B-format paperback edition, published by Penguin UK, brings fresh insights into the nature of madness and psychosis, making it accessible to readers seeking to comprehend the intricacies of mental illness. With a compelling introduction by Professor Anthony S. David, this 218-page Penguin Modern Classics edition revisits Laing's revolutionary thesis that the experience of psychosis stems from the conflict between our authentic self and the socially accepted persona.