'In presenting us with pieces of a theory explaining how social control works, Horwitz has contributed a thoroughly sociological analysis of mental disorder in societies.' (Peter Conrad, Social Forces) '[A] significant contribution to the study of mental illness. . . . [C]lear and forceful.' (Michael S. Goldstein, Contemporary Sociology) 'I found The Social Control of Mental Illness to be extremely useful to me, both as a professional sourcebook . . . and in the classroom. I like it; students like it. I now have the opportunity of recommending it to colleagues.' (Carol A. B. Warren, Sociology and Social Research) 'An intelligently conceived, well-written, and well-organized book about people who label other people mentally ill.' (Choice: Current Reviews of Academic Libraries)