Routledge - The Psychology of Misconduct, Vice, and Crime

Explore a classic study of the human mind with The Psychology of Misconduct, Vice, and Crime. Originally published in 1922, this Psychology Revivals edition brings the historical insights of Bernard Hollander back to modern readers. Hollander, a London-based psychiatrist and proponent of phrenology, shares his professional reflections gathered during his career as a physician specializing in nervous and mental disorders. This work examines various patients experiencing character defects and moral failings. Hollander observes that these instances of moral derangement appear in many different forms. The text provides a window into early 20th-century psychiatric thought, where the author suggests that addressing these issues requires a combination of physical and mental measures, including the use of psychotherapy. Whether you are a student of psychology history or a reader interested in the evolution of psychiatry, this book offers a unique perspective on how mental health and morality were understood over a century ago. It serves as a significant historical document for those studying the development of psychiatric treatment and the study of human behavior.