The madness of Prince Hamlet & other extraordinary states of mind /
This thought-provoking exploration of the mind's extreme & irrational states presents human psychology at its most bizarre. Annotation. Among this stimulating book's questions and surprising answers, The Madness of Prince Hamlet asks, Was the Prince of Denmark suffering from Ganser Syn...
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| Format: | Book |
| Language: | English |
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New York :
Carroll & Graf Publishers,
1999.
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| Online Access: | Publisher description |
| Summary: | This thought-provoking exploration of the mind's extreme & irrational states presents human psychology at its most bizarre. Annotation. Among this stimulating book's questions and surprising answers, The Madness of Prince Hamlet asks, Was the Prince of Denmark suffering from Ganser Syndrome (also known as the syndrome of the almost correct answer)? Whether analyzing the tics of Tourettes's Syndrome, male phantom pregnancy, or "demonic possession" or explicating the extremes of ordinary behavior such as love, anger, or jealousy, Dr. Robert Youngson astonishes, entertains, and informs readers about the extraordinary processes of the mind. Human psychology at its most bizarre is presented with lucidity and insight by the author of "Medical Curiosities." Dr. Youngson combines expert analysis with engaging storytelling in this exploration of the human mind's extreme states. |
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| Physical Description: | xiii, 306 pages ; 20 cm |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references (pages 291-293) and index. |
| ISBN: | 9780786706242 0786706244 |