Scull, Andrew
Madness in Civilization: A Cultural History of Insanity from the Bible to Freud, from the Madhouse to Modern Medicine
- ISBN 13:
- 9780500295632
- author:
- Scull, Andrew
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- Thames & Hudson Ltd
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2020
- Pages:
- 448
- Dimensions:
- 19.8 x 12.9 centimetres (0.30 kg
- Genre:
- History, General, ,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Madness in Civilization: A Cultural History of Insanity from the Bible to Freud, from the Madhouse to Modern Medicine by Andrew Scull. This sweeping volume explores the complex and often fraught relationship between humanity and madness, tracing the evolution of our understanding and responses to mental illness from ancient times to the present day. From the biblical concept of demonic possession to the theories of Sigmund Freud, Andrew Scull examines the various ways in which societies have grappled with the challenges posed by madness. Through twelve chapters that span centuries and disciplines, Scull sheds new light on the history of psychiatry, from the early days of asylums to the development of modern pharmacology. This is a compelling and thought-provoking history that will appeal to anyone interested in the social and cultural contexts of mental illness.
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