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Mad Travelers: Reflections on the Reality of Transient Mental Illnesses (PageBarbour Lectures),Used
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It all began one morning last July when we noticed a young man of twentysix crying in his bed in Dr. Pitre's ward. He had just come from a long journey on foot and was exhausted, but that was not the cause of his tears. He wept because he could not prevent himself from departing on a trip when the need took him; he deserted family, work, and daily life to walk as fast as he could, straight ahead, sometimes doing 70 kilometers a day on foot, until in the end he would be arrested for vagrancy and thrown in prison.'Dr. Philippe Tissie, July 1886Thus begins the recorded case history of Albert Dadas, a native of France's Bordeaux region and the first diagnosed mad traveler, or fuguer. An occasional employee of a local gas company, Dadas suffered from a strange compulsion that led him to travel obsessively, often without identification, not knowing who he was or why he traveled. He became notorious for his extraordinary expeditions to such farreaching spots as Algeria, Moscow, and Constantinople. Medical reports of Dadas set off at the time of a small epidemic of compulsive mad voyagers, the epicenter of which was Bordeaux, but which soon spread throughout France to Italy, Germany, and Russia.Today we are similarly besieged by mental illnesses of the moment, such as chronic fatigue syndrome and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. The debate rages about which of these conditions are affectations or cultural artifacts and which are 'real.' In Mad Travelers, Ian Hacking uses the Dadas case to weigh the legitimacy of cultural influences versus physical symptoms in the diagnosis of psychiatric disorders. He argues that psychological symptoms find stable homes at a given place and time, in 'ecological niches' where transient illnesses flourish.Using the records of Dadas's physician, Philippe Tissie, Hacking attempts to make sense of this strange epidemic. While telling his fascinating tale, he raises probing questions about the nature of mental disorders, the cultural repercussions of their diagnosis, and the relevance of this centuryold case study for today's overanalyzed society.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'Mad Travelers' by Ian Hacking? A: The book explores the case of Albert Dadas, the first diagnosed 'mad traveler,' and discusses the intersection of cultural influences and psychiatric disorders, particularly transient mental illnesses.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Mad Travelers'? A: The author is Ian Hacking, a well-known philosopher and historian of science.
- Q: What condition does Albert Dadas suffer from in the book? A: Albert Dadas suffers from a compulsion to travel obsessively, often without identification or awareness of why he is traveling.
- Q: Is 'Mad Travelers' a hardcover or paperback edition? A: The book is available in a hardcover edition.
- Q: How many pages are in 'Mad Travelers'? A: The book contains 239 pages.
- Q: What themes are explored in 'Mad Travelers'? A: The book delves into themes such as the nature of mental disorders, cultural influences on psychiatric diagnoses, and the relevance of historical case studies to contemporary mental health issues.
- Q: When was 'Mad Travelers' published? A: The book was published on November 3, 1998.
- Q: What condition is described as affecting travelers in the book? A: The book describes a phenomenon known as 'fugue,' which is characterized by sudden, unplanned travel and an inability to recall one's identity.
- Q: What is the condition of the book? A: The book is in new condition.
- Q: What type of book is 'Mad Travelers' classified as? A: The book is classified under the category of Neuropsychology.