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Routledge Hysteria Today - CFAR Library Psychology Book

Name: Routledge Hysteria Today - CFAR Library Psychology Book
Brand: Routledge
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Explore the complex history and evolving theories of hysteria with Hysteria Today, part of the Centre for Freudian Analysis and Research Library (CFAR). This work examines one of the most frequently diagnosed conditions in human history, addressing the long-standing debates surrounding its existence and nature. Since the earliest medical texts, discussions regarding feminine complaints have shifted through various lenses. This book tracks how theorizations of root causes have moved from physiological explanations to psychological and socio-political perspectives. Because the concept of hysteria is tied to both femininity and notions of fakery, it raises deep questions about the human experience. Readers will examine how this topic touches upon the relationships between men and women, sex, the body, the mind, and culture. It provides a look into how society views happiness and unhappiness through the lens of this problematic condition. This text is a significant resource for those studying the history of clinical psychology and the evolution of psychiatric thought.

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Part of the Centre for Freudian Analysis and Research Library (CFAR) collection for specialized academic study.

Examines the historical shift from physiological to psychological and socio-political theories of hysteria.

Analyzes the connections between hysteria and broader themes of gender, sex, and the human body.

Provides insight into how the concept of hysteria impacts our understanding of culture and mental health.

Offers a deep look into the problematic history of one of the most frequently diagnosed conditions.

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Brand: Routledge
Format: hardcover
ASIN: 0367102552
Category: Books > Subjects > Health, Family & Lifestyle > Psychology & Psychiatry > Applied Psychology > Clinical Psychology
Domain: Amazon UK
Release Date: 21 June 2019
Listed Since: 26 July 2019

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