Scull, Andrew
Madness: A Very Short Introduction
- ISBN 13:
- 9780199608034
- author:
- Scull, Andrew
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- OUP Oxford
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2011
- Pages:
- 152
- Dimensions:
- 17 x 11 x 1 cm
- Genre:
- Abnormal psychology
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
Madness: A Very Short Introduction by Andrew Scull explores how our perception of madness has evolved over time. From poetry and prose to drama and visual arts, the concept of madness has been depicted in various forms throughout history. The author examines the social, cultural, medical, and artistic responses to mental disturbance across more than two millennia, revealing a complex and often contradictory understanding of what it means to be mad. This thought-provoking book concludes with observations on contemporary accounts of mental illness, providing a nuanced perspective on this enduring human experience. This Very Short Introduction is part of the Oxford University Press series, which offers expert authors' insights into various subjects in an engaging and accessible way.
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