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A History of Psychiatry: From the Era of the Asylum to the Age of Prozac Book

In this comprehensive history of psychiatry, Edward Shorter examines the evolution of psychiatric theory and practice from the 18th century to the present. The text argues for a return to 'biological' roots and treatments of mental illness, as opposed to 'social' roots.Read More

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  • Blackwell

    In A History of Psychiatry, Edward Shorter shows us the harsh, farcical, and inspiring realities of society's changing attitudes toward and attempts to deal with its mentally ill and the efforts of generations of scientists and physicians to ease...

  • Foyles

    Now in paper! Writing in a charged, highly-accessible style, Edward Shorter covers the history of psychiatry from the late 18th century to the present.

  • 0471245313
  • 9780471245315
  • Edward Shorter
  • 16 March 1998
  • Jossey Bass
  • Paperback (Book)
  • 448
  • New edition
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