The Faber Book of Madness

The Faber Book of Madness
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Total Pages : 572
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ISBN-10 : 0571143881
ISBN-13 : 9780571143887
Rating : 4/5 (887 Downloads)

Book Synopsis The Faber Book of Madness by : Roy Porter

Download or read book The Faber Book of Madness written by Roy Porter and published by . This book was released on 1991 with total page 572 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: It is true that little is known about the mind and for that matter the mind in the state of derangement. This book does not unlock the secrets of either but it does give the reader a look into the different states and perhaps possible causes that lead to insanity. The author provides a collaboration of letters taken from history that describes the point of view of the patient and their families as well as the physicians who dealt with the patients.


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