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Mass Psychogenic Illness

A Social Psychological Analysis

M J Colligan editor J W Pennebaker editor L R Murphy editor

Format:Hardback

Publisher:Taylor & Francis Inc

Published:1st Aug '82

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First published in 1982. This study looks at the concepts around mass hysteria or anxiety due to an illness episode that defies physical explanations and where investigators may turn to a psychological interpretation of an outbreak. The present book brings together scientists from several disciplines in an attempt to to explore outbreaks from a variety of perspectives, including historical, cultural, social, psychological, and even medical.

"...a remarkable compilation of contributions to the topic, especially as it concerns memory of political events. The work is remarkable first because of the range of standpoints included, and second, by virtue of the international scope of its contributors. Wonderfully rich and refreshing."
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ISBN: 9780898591606

Dimensions: unknown

Weight: 498g

286 pages