Benign Stupors

August Hoch, John T (John Thompson) MacCurdy

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English

Anson Street Press
29 March 2025

Psychology; Neurology & clinical neurophysiology; Psychiatry

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""Benign Stupors: A Study of a New Manic-Depressive Reaction Type,"" by August Hoch, offers a detailed exploration of a specific presentation of manic-depressive illness, now understood as bipolar disorder. This historically significant work delves into the intricacies of ""benign stupors,"" characterized by periods of mental slowness, inactivity, and unresponsiveness as manifestations of the broader spectrum of manic-depressive reactions.

Hoch's study provides valuable insights into the psychiatric understanding of mental illness during the early 20th century. It examines the relationship between stupor and depression, offering a nuanced perspective on the diagnosis and classification of these conditions. This volume contributes to the historical context of psychiatry and neurology. Students and professionals interested in the history of mental health and the evolution of diagnostic categories will find this meticulously prepared edition an invaluable resource. The book's detailed observations offer a glimpse into the past, providing a crucial foundation for contemporary understanding of manic-depressive illness.

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.

This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.

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By: August Hoch, John T (John Thompson) MacCurdy
Imprint: Anson Street Press
Dimensions: Height: 234mm, Width: 156mm, Spine: 11mm
Weight: 286g
ISBN: 9781023317061
ISBN 10: 1023317060
Pages: 200
Publication Date: 29 March 2025
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active