One Hundred Years Of Psychiatry is a comprehensive book written by Emil Kraepelin, a renowned German psychiatrist. The book provides a detailed account of the history and evolution of psychiatry over the course of a century, from the mid-19th century to the early 20th century. It explores the major developments, theories, and practices in the field of psychiatry during this time period, including the emergence of new diagnostic methods, the rise of psychoanalysis, and the development of new treatments for mental illness ...
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One Hundred Years Of Psychiatry is a comprehensive book written by Emil Kraepelin, a renowned German psychiatrist. The book provides a detailed account of the history and evolution of psychiatry over the course of a century, from the mid-19th century to the early 20th century. It explores the major developments, theories, and practices in the field of psychiatry during this time period, including the emergence of new diagnostic methods, the rise of psychoanalysis, and the development of new treatments for mental illness.Kraepelin's book is divided into several sections, each of which covers a specific topic related to the history of psychiatry. The first section provides an overview of the early years of psychiatry, beginning with the work of Philippe Pinel and Jean-Baptiste Pussin in the late 18th century. The second section focuses on the development of new diagnostic methods, including the use of the microscope to study brain tissue and the development of the first classification systems for mental illness.The third section of the book explores the rise of psychoanalysis and the work of prominent figures such as Sigmund Freud and Carl Jung. The fourth section discusses the development of new treatments for mental illness, including the use of drugs and electroconvulsive therapy.Overall, One Hundred Years Of Psychiatry is a highly informative and engaging book that provides a fascinating glimpse into the history of psychiatry. It is an essential read for anyone interested in the field of mental health and the evolution of psychiatric practices over time.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.
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Good in a Good dust jacket. Soiling on front and rear panel. Small closed tears on spine crown and top front panel. Small open tears on front panel top and bottom corners. Foxing on text block edges.