Benign Stupors: A Study of a New Manic-Depressive Reaction Type

by August Hoch

Book Overview

August Hoch (1868-1919) was the third director of the New York State Psychiatric Institute in New York City. As a neuropathologist and clinician, he exerted his influence on psychiatric developments during the early 20th century in the United States.Hoch was born in Basel, Switzerland, the son of a minister, who was also director of the Basel University Hospital. At the age of 19, he emigrated to the United States to pursue his education. He spent...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1546573755
• ISBN13: 9781546573753
• Release Date: May 2017
• Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
• Length: 136 Pages
• Weight: 0.55 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 7.0" x 10.0"