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A History of Psychiatry: From the Era of the Asylum to the Age of Prozac,New
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PPPP . . . To compress 200 years of psychiatric theory and practice into a compelling and coherent narrative is a fine achievement . . . . What strikes the reader [most] are Shorter's storytelling skills, his ability to conjure up the personalities of the psychiatrists who shaped the discipline and the conditions under which they and their patients lived.'Ray Monk The Mail on Sunday magazine, U.K.'An opinionated, anecdoterich history. . . . While psychiatrists may quibble, and Freudians and other psychoanalysts will surely squawk, those without a vested interest will be thoroughly entertained and certainly enlightened.'Kirkus Reviews.'Shorter tells his story with immense panache, narrative clarity, and genuinely deep erudition.'Roy Porter Wellcome Institute for the History of Medicine.In A History of Psychiatry, Edward Shorter shows us the harsh, farcical, and inspiring realities of society's changing attitudes toward and attempts to deal with its mentally ill and the efforts of generations of scientists and physicians to ease their suffering. He paints vivid portraits of psychiatry's leading historical figures and pulls no punches in assessing their roles in advancing or sidetracking our understanding of the origins of mental illness.Shorter also identifies the scientific and cultural factors that shaped the development of psychiatry. He reveals the forces behind the unparalleled sophistication of psychiatry in Germany during the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries as well as the emergence of the United States as the world capital of psychoanalysis.This engagingly written, thoroughly researched, and fiercely partisan account is compelling reading for anyone with a personal, intellectual, or professional interest in psychiatry.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'A History of Psychiatry'? A: The book explores the evolution of psychiatric theory and practice over 200 years, highlighting societal attitudes towards mental illness and the contributions of key figures in psychiatry.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author is Edward Shorter, a noted historian of medicine.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: The book is available in hardcover binding.
- Q: How many pages are in 'A History of Psychiatry'? A: The book contains 448 pages.
- Q: When was 'A History of Psychiatry' published? A: The book was published on December 27, 1996.
- Q: What is the condition of the book? A: The book is in good condition.
- Q: Does the book include any illustrations or photographs? A: The product details do not specify if the book includes illustrations or photographs.
- Q: Is this book suitable for someone without a background in psychiatry? A: Yes, the book is written in an engaging style that is accessible to readers with various levels of familiarity with the subject.
- Q: What are some key topics covered in the book? A: Key topics include the development of psychiatric practices, historical figures in psychiatry, and the cultural factors influencing mental health treatment.
- Q: Is there a specific audience that would benefit from reading this book? A: The book is ideal for anyone with personal, intellectual, or professional interests in psychiatry, mental health, or the history of medicine.