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Great and Desperate Cures!: Rise and Decline of Psychosurgery and Other Radical Treatments for Mental Illness (Hardcover)

by Elliot S. Valenstein (Author)

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Hardcover: 356 pages
Publisher: Basic Books (Oct 1986)
Language English
ISBN-10: 0465027105
ISBN-13: 978-0465027101
Product Dimensions: 23.4 x 15.5 x 3.8 cm

Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (1 customer review)

Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 1,031,566 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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Chronicles the history of psychosurgery, more popularly known as lobotomy, profiles the pioneers of this treatment, and explains why opposition to this dangerous surgery was ineffective.

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5.0 out of 5 stars A must read for critical thinkers, 15 Mar 2003

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I cannot recommend this book highly enough. A fascinating and mind boggling account, it describes the history of psychosurgery, otherwise known as lobotomy. More than that though, it is a story of human folly. Most people do not question accepted beliefs. They follow blindly the fashion of the times. In this instance, it is the medical establishment that was blind, quick to espouse a radical, harmful surgical procedure, without examining the evidence. It's extremely well researched, sticks to the facts and never lapses into rhetoric. That is precisely what makes this true story so amazing.

... It's a must read, not only for people interested in the history of psychiatry, but for anyone who is interested in the evolution of ideas. 5 stars do this book no justice....

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