Observations On Mental Derangement: Being An Application Of The Principles Of Phrenology To The Elucidation Of The Causes, Symptoms, Nature And Treatm (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781432507176)

Observations on Mental Derangement is a book written by Andrew Combe, which explores the application of the principles of phrenology to the understanding of the causes, symptoms, nature and treatment of insanity. The author examines the various aspects of mental derangement, including the different types of insanity, their causes, and the symptoms that are associated with them. Combe also discusses the role of phrenology in the diagnosis and treatment of mental illness, and provides a detailed analysis of the various methods that were used to treat patients suffering from mental derangement during the 19th century. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of mental illness, and provides a fascinating insight into the development of phrenology as a discipline in the field of psychiatry.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Andrew Combe
ISBN-10: 1432507176
ISBN-13: 9781432507176
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 01/17/2007
Pages: 428
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.38lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.95d