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The Milan method—a preliminary critique *
Author(s) -
Treacher Andy
Publication year - 1988
Publication title -
journal of family therapy
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.52
H-Index - 45
eISSN - 1467-6427
pISSN - 0163-4445
DOI - 10.1046/j..1988.00295.x
Subject(s) - elegance , reading (process) , politics , critical reading , sociology , work (physics) , psychology , aesthetics , epistemology , engineering ethics , political science , law , engineering , art , philosophy , mechanical engineering
The elegance of the techniques developed by the Milan group has tended to blind family therapists to the many problems inherent in their approach. A close reading of their work uncovers many ethical and political issues which need to be addressed. This paper is a preliminary attempt to develop a critique of the group's method which recapitulates some of the most alienating aspects of the traditional medical model. It will concentrate solely on a critical reading of Paradox and Counterparadox and will not seek to come to terms with the more recent evolution of the Milan school.