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

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Author Hoch, August, 1868-1919
Editor MacCurdy, John T. (John Thompson), 1886-
LoC No. 21015343
Title Benign Stupors: A Study of a New Manic-Depressive Reaction Type
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Summary "Benign Stupors: A Study of a New Manic-Depressive Reaction Type" by August Hoch is a scientific publication written in the early 20th century. The text explores the classification and understanding of a specific kind of psychotic reaction known as benign stupor, particularly in relation to manic-depressive insanity. The book promises to detail clinical cases and their implications for psychiatric diagnosis and treatment. The opening of the work introduces its context, highlighting a historical gap in the understanding of stupor within psychiatry, which Hoch aims to address. It outlines how his research began with previous observations at the Psychiatric Institute and the need to differentiate various forms of stupor from established categories of psychoses. The text cites the case of patients displaying stupor-like symptoms, detailing their behavior and the clinical observations that led to a deeper understanding of these reactions. Hoch emphasizes the importance of recognizing stupor as not merely a symptom but as a significant reaction involving various psychological and environmental factors, setting the stage for an in-depth exploration of benign stupors throughout the remainder of the book. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class RC: Medicine: Internal medicine
Subject Stupor
Subject Manic-depressive illness
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EBook-No. 30065
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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