Psychopathology Of Hysteria (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9780548176238)

The book ""Psychopathology of Hysteria"" by Charles D. Fox is a comprehensive study of the psychological disorder known as hysteria. The author delves into the history of hysteria, its symptoms, and its causes. He explores the various theories that have been put forth over the years to explain this disorder, including Freud's psychoanalytic theory.The book is divided into several chapters, each focusing on a different aspect of hysteria. The first chapter provides an overview of the disorder, its history, and its prevalence. The second chapter examines the symptoms of hysteria, including the physical and emotional manifestations of the disorder.In subsequent chapters, the author discusses the various theories of hysteria, including the idea that it is caused by a malfunction of the nervous system, as well as the more recent theory that it is a form of dissociative disorder. The author also explores the role of trauma in the development of hysteria, as well as the cultural factors that may contribute to the disorder.Throughout the book, the author draws on his extensive clinical experience to provide real-world examples of patients with hysteria. He also offers practical advice for clinicians who are working with patients with this disorder.Overall, ""Psychopathology of Hysteria"" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in learning more about this complex and often misunderstood disorder. It offers a comprehensive overview of the disorder, its causes, and its treatment, making it an essential read for clinicians, researchers, and students of psychology.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: Charles D. Fox
ISBN-10: 054817623X
ISBN-13: 9780548176238
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 07/25/2007
Pages: 436
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.78lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 1.13d