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The Three Christs Of Ypsilanti (New York Review Classics)
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On July 1, 1959, At Ypsilanti State Hospital In Michigan, The Social Psychologist Milton Rokeach Brought Together Three Paranoid Schizophrenics: Clyde Benson, An Elderly Farmer And Alcoholic; Joseph Cassel, A Failed Writer Who Was Institutionalized After Increasingly Violent Behavior Toward His Family; And Leon Gabor, A College Dropout And Veteran Of World War Ii.The Men Had One Thing In Common: Each Believed Himself To Be Jesus Christ. Their Extraordinary Meeting And The Two Years They Spent In One Anothers Company Serves As The Basis For An Investigation Into The Nature Of Human Identity, Belief, And Delusion That Is Poignant, Amusing, And At Times Disturbing. Displaying The Sympathy And Subtlety Of A Gifted Novelist, Rokeach Draws Us Into The Lives Of Three Troubled And Profoundly Different Men Who Find Themselves Confronted With The Ultimate Contradiction Conceivable For Human Beings: More Than One Person Claiming The Same Identity.
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- Q: What is 'The Three Christs of Ypsilanti' about? A: 'The Three Christs of Ypsilanti' explores the lives of three men in a mental institution who each believe they are Jesus Christ. It delves into themes of identity, belief, and delusion, based on the social psychologist Milton Rokeach's experiment.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The book is authored by Milton Rokeach, a prominent social psychologist known for his work on belief systems and identity.
- Q: What is the publication date of this edition? A: This edition of 'The Three Christs of Ypsilanti' was published on April 19, 2011.
- Q: How many pages does this book have? A: The book contains 368 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: This book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: What is the condition of the book? A: The book is in new condition.
- Q: What category does this book fall under? A: 'The Three Christs of Ypsilanti' falls under the category of Personality Disorders.
- Q: Is there any specific material used in this book? A: The book does not specify any particular material; it is a standard paperback edition.
- Q: What edition is this book? A: This is the main edition of 'The Three Christs of Ypsilanti'.
- Q: Are there any notable themes in the book? A: Yes, the book addresses themes such as human identity, belief, and the nature of delusion, making it both poignant and thought-provoking.