Mad, Bad And Sad: A History of Women and the Mind Doctors from 1800 to the Present by Lisa Appignanesi offers a compelling exploration of how women’s mental health has been perceived and treated over the centuries. The book traces the intersection of gender, psychology, and society, revealing the often troubling ways in which women were pathologized and marginalized by psychiatric practices. Appignanesi combines historical research with personal stories to shed light on the evolving attitudes toward women’s mental health, from Victorian era hysteria diagnoses to modern-day struggles with mental illness. Her narrative is both insightful and empathetic, making complex medical history accessible while highlighting the resilience and agency of women throughout this fraught history.
Mad, Bad And Sad: A History of Women and the Mind Doctors from 1800 to the Present by Lisa Appignanesi offers a compelling exploration of how women’s mental health has been perceived and treated over the centuries. The book traces the intersection of gender, psychology, and society, revealing the often troubling ways in which women were pathologized and marginalized by psychiatric practices. Appignanesi combines historical research with personal stories to shed light on the evolving attitudes toward women’s mental health, from Victorian era hysteria diagnoses to modern-day struggles with mental illness. Her narrative is both insightful and empathetic, making complex medical history accessible while highlighting the resilience and agency of women throughout this fraught history.
good condition has been read & has some mild examples of wear overall a good, clean copy
