Mass Psychogenic Illness
| Author | : M. J. Colligan |
| Publisher | : Routledge |
| Total Pages | : 287 |
| Release | : 2013-10-31 |
| ISBN-10 | : 9781317838647 |
| ISBN-13 | : 1317838645 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (47 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Mass Psychogenic Illness by : M. J. Colligan
Download or read book Mass Psychogenic Illness written by M. J. Colligan and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2013-10-31 with total page 287 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: First published in 1982. This study looks at the concepts around mass hysteria or anxiety due to an illness episode that defies physical explanations and where investigators may turn to a psychological interpretation of an outbreak. The present book brings together scientists from several disciplines in an attempt to to explore outbreaks from a variety of perspectives, including historical, cultural, social, psychological, and even medical.
