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A Fascinating Study Of Three Young Female Hysterics Who Shaped Our Early Notions Of Psychology. Blanche, Augustine, And Genevieve Found Themselves In The Hysteria Ward Of The Salpetriere Hospital In 1870S Paris, Where Their Care Was Directed By The Prominent Neurologist Jeanmartin Charcot. They Became Medical Celebrities: Every Week, Eager Crowds Arrived At The Hospital To Observe Their Symptoms; They Were Photographed, Sculpted, Painted, And Transformed Into Characters In Novels. The Remarkable Story Of Their Lives As Patients In The Clinic Is A Strange Amalgam Of Intimate Details And Public Exposure, Science And Religion, Medicine And The Occult, Hypnotism, Love, And Theater.But Who Were Blanche, Augustine, And Genevieve? What Role Did They Play In Their Own Peculiar Form Of Stardom? And What Exactly Were They Suffering From? Hysteriawith Its Dramatic Seizures, Hallucinations, And Reenactments Of Past Traumasmay Be An Illness Of The Past, But The Notions Of Femininity That Lie Behind It Offer Insights Into Disorders Of The Present. 40 Blackandwhite Illustrations
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- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author is Asti Hustvedt, known for her insightful writing on psychology and history.
- Q: What genre does this book belong to? A: This book is categorized as history, focusing on psychological themes in the nineteenth century.
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- Q: What themes does the book explore? A: The book explores themes of hysteria, psychology, femininity, and the intersection of science and art.
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- Q: How does this book compare to other historical psychology books? A: This book offers a unique perspective on hysteria, differing from others by focusing on the personal stories of women.
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- Q: Are there any illustrations in the book? A: Yes, the book contains forty black-and-white illustrations that enhance the reading experience.