Hysteria
The disturbing history
(Autor) Andrew Scull
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The story of hysteria is a curious one, for it persists as an illness for centuries before disappearing. Andrew Scull gives a fascinating account of this socially constructed disease that came to be strongly associated with women, showing the shifts in social, cultural, and medical perceptions through history.
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Editorial:
Oxford University Press
Formato:
Paperback
Número de páginas:
232
Idioma:
en
ISBN:
9780199692989
Año de publicación:
2011
Fecha publicación:
13 de Octubre de 2011
Andrew Scull
Andrew Scull is a prominent historian of psychiatry known for his groundbreaking work "Madness in Civilization." His meticulous research and engaging writing style have shed light on the evolving concepts of mental illness throughout history. His contributions to literature have deepened our understanding of the human mind and society.
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