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From Paralysis to Fatigue A History of Psychosomatic Illness in the Modern Era

From Paralysis to Fatigue A History of Psychosomatic Illness in the Modern Era Paperback - 1993

by Shorter, Edward

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The first book to put the physical symptoms of stress in their historical andcultural context, Shorter's fascinating history shows how patients throughoutthe centuries have experienced symptoms of stress in tandem with the culturalshifts of larger society.

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Free Press. Good+. 1993. First Paperback Edition; First Printing. Paperback. 6 X 1.1 X 9 inches; 420 pages; Light scuffing to the exterior edge of pages only. Has some wrinkled pages due to minimal liquid exposure (ripples to top exterior edge of pages, not damage). Great overall condition. Minor cosmetic wear. No noteworthy blemishes. No writing.; - We offer free returns for any reason and respond promptly to all inquiries. Your order will be packaged with care and ship on the same or next business day. Buy with confidence. .
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  • Title From Paralysis to Fatigue A History of Psychosomatic Illness in the Modern Era
  • Author Shorter, Edward
  • Binding Paperback
  • Edition First Paperback Edition; First Printing
  • Condition Used - Good+
  • Pages 420
  • Volumes 1
  • Language ENG
  • Publisher Free Press, New York
  • Date 1993
  • Bookseller's Inventory # HVD-31184-A-0
  • ISBN 9780029286678 / 0029286670
  • Weight 1.47 lbs (0.67 kg)
  • Dimensions 9.08 x 6.06 x 1.06 in (23.06 x 15.39 x 2.69 cm)
  • Library of Congress Catalog Number 91024912
  • Dewey Decimal Code 616.001

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The descent from mind to body is a tricky one.

About the author

Edward Lazare Shorter is a historian who is Professor & Hannah Chair in the History of Medicine in the Faculty of Medicine at the University of Toronto. His specializations are in the history of medicine and psychiatry.

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