Isbn: 9781331561866 - the borderlands of insanity: and other allied papers (classic reprint) (3 risultati)

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PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condizione: New. Print on Demand. This book explores the complex and often subtle relationship between sanity and insanity, challenging the prevailing notion that mental illness is a sudden and dramatic event. The author, a respected physician of the Victorian era, argues that insanity often develops gradually, with early warning signs that can easily be missed. He delves into the subtle mental and physical symptoms that precede a full-blown breakdown, including the deterioration of attention, the exaggeration of senses, and the insidious progression of brain softening. The author also examines the inheritance of mental traits and conditions, including moral perversity, arguing that family history plays a significant role in determining an individual's susceptibility to mental illness. He underscores the importance of early intervention in treating insanity and argues that with proper medical attention, many cases can be cured. This book offers a unique and insightful perspective on mental illness, challenging readers to look beyond the obvious signs of madness and consider the less apparent warning signs that may precede a devastating breakdown. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…