Textbook Of Insanity: Based On Clinical Observations For Practitioners And Students Of Medicine

By Charles Gilbert Chaddock, Richard von Krafft-Ebing, Richard Krafft-Ebing

Book Overview

The Textbook of Insanity is a comprehensive guide to the study and treatment of mental illness, based on clinical observations and research by renowned psychiatrist Richard von Krafft-Ebing. Written for medical practitioners and students of medicine, this book covers a wide range of topics related to mental illness, including its causes, symptoms, and treatment options. The book is organized into several sections, each of which focuses on a different aspect of mental illness, such as the classification of disorders, the history of psychiatry, and the latest research on the brain and behavior. Throughout the book, von Krafft-Ebing draws on his extensive clinical experience to provide practical guidance on the diagnosis and treatment of patients with mental health issues. This classic textbook remains a valuable resource for anyone interested in the field of psychiatry or the study of mental illness.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1163131075
• ISBN13: 9781163131077
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 656 Pages
• Weight: 1.90 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"