Von ihren Anfängen in den finsteren Verliesen des 18. Jahrhunderts über die humaneren Anstalten des 19. Jahrhunderts bis hin zu den diskret verborgenen Sanatorien unserer Tage verfolgt Shorter die Entwicklung der Psychiatrie - und legt damit eine einzigartige Kulturgeschichte der menschlichen Seele vor.
Monograph tracing the historical evolution of strike and unofficial strike activities in France from 1830 to 1968 - covers trade unionization, the impact of industrialization and urbanization, etc. Bibliography pp. 401 to 412, graphs, maps, references and statistical tables.
Stormy Daniels is on the front page now. This book sets Stormy in context. But it's not just a biopic. It's about the larger forces at play here.Sexuality is of enormous interest to people. They are keen to find out if the world is changing, and if they are changing with it. This is where porn comes in. People use porn to expand their erotic imaginations. The argument of this book is that porn drives desire. It gives people new tastes, new ideas that they want to act on. We aren't in the 1950s anymore. People today are able to enact their fantasies, and if they see something in porn they really like, they want to do it. This is a huge change in sexuality.Stormy's World is essential to understanding where our society is sexually and where it might go.
Focusing on the limitations of the DSM-5, this book explores historical mental disorders that were overlooked or misrepresented in modern psychiatric classifications. Edward Shorter critiques the current diagnostic framework, emphasizing that established diagnoses like "schizophrenia" and "bipolar disorder" may not align with natural disease realities. He advocates for a history-driven approach to understanding mental illness, aiming to reclaim valuable insights from psychiatry's two-century history that have been neglected in contemporary practices.
A Social History of Women's Encounter with Health, Ill-Health and Medicine
The book examines the historical impact of women's physical experiences on societal values surrounding femininity and the dynamics of power between genders. It delves into the significance of herbs and mechanical methods used for abortion, highlighting their influence on women's roles and autonomy throughout history.
Medicine at the University of Toronto and Academic Hospitals
The book chronicles the evolution of the Faculty of Medicine, tracing its journey from a modest provincial institution to a leading global entity. Edward Shorter, a senior medical historian, highlights key developments, challenges, and achievements that shaped its growth, offering insights into the factors contributing to its excellence in medical education and research.
The book explores the growing divide between doctors and patients, highlighting the rising resentment from physicians and the disillusionment felt by patients regarding their care. Through a blend of personal anecdotes and scientific insights, it examines the factors contributing to this deterioration in the doctor-patient relationship, shedding light on the emotional and systemic issues at play.
