Medicine, emotion and disease, 1700-1950
Éditeur :
Palgrave USA
ISBN :
9781403985378
Date de publication :
31 juil. 2006
Dimensions :
21,6 x 14,0 cm
Langue :
Anglais
Pays d'origine :
USA
Using interdisciplinary techniques and original research findings, this volume explores the shift from humoral to nervous interpretations of emotion; the emotional nature of the medical professional-patient relationship; and the extent to which gender might influence the diagnosis, treatment and prognosis of pathological emotional conditions.