Porter, Roy
George Cheyne: The English Malady (1733)
- ISBN 13:
- 9780415709804
- author:
- Porter, Roy
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Taylor & Francis
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2014
- Pages:
- 464
- Dimensions:
- 6.00(w) x 1.25(h) x 9.00(d)
- Genre:
- Medicine Textbook
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
George Cheyne's influential work on 'The English Malady' explores the concept of nervous disorders in 18th-century England. He argued that such conditions were linked to the pressures and affluence of modern life, paving the way for a more accepting understanding of mental health issues during the Enlightenment. This reprint edition features a scholarly introduction by Roy Porter, providing context for Cheyne's work within the development of British psychiatry. Originally published in 1991 as part of the Tavistock Classics series, it offers valuable insights into the evolution of psychiatric thought and practice. By examining 'The English Malady', readers can gain a deeper understanding of how medical concepts and societal attitudes towards mental health have changed over time.
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