Mental Disease And Magic

by Lynn Thorndike

Book Overview

""Mental Disease and Magic"" is a book written by Lynn Thorndike that explores the relationship between mental illness and supernatural beliefs throughout history. The author examines how people in different cultures and time periods have attributed mental disorders to various magical or spiritual causes, such as demonic possession, witchcraft, or divine punishment. Thorndike draws on a wide range of sources, including medical treatises, religious...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1162884169
• ISBN13: 9781162884165
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 42 Pages
• Weight: 0.26 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 8.3" x 11.0"