The Female Malady
| Author | : Elaine Showalter |
| Publisher | : |
| Total Pages | : 324 |
| Release | : 1987 |
| ISBN-10 | : STANFORD:36105004484866 |
| ISBN-13 | : |
| Rating | : 4/5 (66 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis The Female Malady by : Elaine Showalter
Download or read book The Female Malady written by Elaine Showalter and published by . This book was released on 1987 with total page 324 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This incisive study explores how cultural ideas about proper feminine behavior have shaped the definition and treatment of madness in women as it traces trends in the psychiatric care of women in England from 1830-1980.
