Schreber Daniel Paul Macalpine Ida (16 results)

Paperback. Condition: Good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used textbooks may not include companion materials such as access codes, etc. May have some wear or writing/highlighting. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority.

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Very Good. Gently used with no markings in text. Binding is tight.

Condition: New.

Condition: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

Soft cover. Condition: As New. No Jacket. Nearly as new copy. (see picture) 455 pages.

PAPERBACK. Condition: New. Brand new book, sourced directly from publisher. Dispatch time is 24-48 hours from our warehouse. Book will be sent in robust, secure packaging to ensure it reaches you securely.

Condition: New.

Paperback. Condition: Brand New. new edition edition. 488 pages. 8.00x5.00x1.25 inches. In Stock.

Paperback. Condition: Brand New. new edition edition. 488 pages. 8.00x5.00x1.25 inches. In Stock.

Condition: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

Paperback. Condition: Brand New. new edition edition. 488 pages. 8.00x5.00x1.25 inches. In Stock.

Hardcover. Condition: Fair. [Inscribed "With king regards from the author" on end page.] Hardcover and dust jacket. Important side note, this copy has been printed upside down! Shelf wear. Library stamps. Tears to jacket. 416 pages illustrations, portraits, 22 cm. "In 1884, the distinguished German jurist Daniel Paul Schreber suffered the first of a series of mental collapses that would afflict him for the rest of his life. In his madness, the world was revealed to him as an enormous architecture of nerves, dominated by a predatory God. It became clear to Schreber that his personal crisis was implicated in what he called a 'crisis in God's realm,' one that had transformed the rest of humanity into a race of fantasms. There was only one remedy; as his doctor noted: Schreber 'considered himself chosen to redeem the world, and to restore to it the lost state of Blessedness. This, however, he could only do by first being transformed from a man into a woman.'" From the library Dr. Owen Hannaway. Hannaway was director of the Center for the History and Philosophy of Science at Johns Hopkins University. He authored numerous books and served as an editor of academic magazines in the history of science. Partial list of publications: Chemists and the Word: The Didactic Origins of Chemistry (1975); Observation, Experiment, and Hypothesis in Modern Physical Science (1985); The Evolution of Technology (1989); Science and the Practice of Medicine in the Nineteenth Century (1994); and The Foundations of Modern Science in the Middle Ages: Their Religious, Institutional and Intellectual Contexts (1996). Signed.…

paperback. Condition: New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title.

First U.K. Edition. Octavo. 22cm. Publisher's heavy black buckram ruled in blind to boards and titled in gilt to spine. 416pp. A little marking or spotting to the heavy waxed cloth, minor bumping to the spine ends; internally clean, ink ownership to front flyleaf. A very good copy indeed. In 1884, a highly respected German member of the legal profession named Daniel Schreber suffered what would now be called a crisis of mental health, which resulted in total collapse and the need to be admitted to a mental hospital. The rest of Schreber's life was spent in and out of mental institutions both voluntarily and otherwise, and his memoirs of his period as a mental health patient in early 20th century Germany are detailed, illuminating, disturbing and tragic by turns. The root of Schreber's illness was the belief that God had shown him the secrets of the universe, including the fact that most other humans were merely wandering phantasms living out their shadowy lives, and it was now his job to restore humanity to a state of grace using the knowledge that he had received. This could be considered a relatively "straightforward" exhibition of religious mania and delusion, except for the additional detail that Schreber must transform himself into a woman through sheer force of will, in order to save the world. Schreber's opinion of his own illness (at times) was that in many cases it constituted a simple alternative religious belief, and that he was no more mad than someone who believed in a radically different spiritual pantheon. Essentially this renders "Memoirs of My Nervous Illness" a series of coherent and considered reports from the unknown territory beyond the borderlands of a profound mental crisis, and makes it fairly unique in a pantheon of dryly observational pieces written by psychiatrists and doctors attempting to make order out of the chaos they are observing. In this case Schreber lays bare the underlying structure of his delusions in a way that nobody other than the suffering patient could achieve. The title is considered a key text not only for students of mental health care, but anyone seeking to untangle the tortuous social processes that impede our understanding of 'madness.'.…

Leather Bound. Condition: New. Language: english. {Size: 14.60 x 22.86 cms} Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted with Original Natural Leather that gracefully adorns the spine and corners. The allure continues with Golden Leaf Printing that adds a touch of elegance, while Hand Embossing on the rounded spine lends an artistic flair. This masterpiece has been meticulously reprinted in 2023, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1988. The contents of this book are presented in classic black and white. Its durability is ensured through a meticulous sewing binding technique, enhancing its longevity. Imprinted on top-tier quality paper. A team of professionals has expertly processed each page, delicately preserving its content without alteration. Due to the vintage nature of these books, every page has been manually restored for legibility. However, in certain instances, occasional blurriness, missing segments, or faint black spots might persist. We sincerely hope for your understanding of the challenges we faced with these books. Recognizing their significance for readers seeking insight into our historical treasure, we've diligently restored and reissued them. Our intention is to offer this valuable resource once again. We eagerly await your feedback, hoping that you'll find it appealing and will generously share your thoughts and recommendations. Lang: - english, Pages:- 477, Print on Demand. If it is a multi-volume set, then it is only a single volume. We are specialised in Customisation of books, if you wish to opt different color leather binding, you may contact us. This service is chargeable. Product Disclaimer: Kindly be informed that, owing to the inherent nature of leather as a natural material, minor discolorations or textural variations may be perceptible. Explore the FOLIO EDITION (12x19 Inches): Available Upon Request. 477.…

Full Leather Bound. Condition: New. Language: english. {Size: 14.60 x 22.86 cms} A Unique Premium Leather-Bound book for elite readers/collectors of old rare books. An Original Leather is being used for binding this book with Golden Leaf Printing and designing on Spine, front and Back of the book with edge gilding. WE HAVE MULTIPLE OPTIONS IN COLOR OF LEATHER RED, GREEN, BLUE, MAGENTA, TAN, PURPLE DEEP BROWN, BLACK AND WITH DIFFERENT COLOR LABELS. YOU MAY CHOOSE ANY COLOR OF YOUR CHOICE AND MAIL US. This service is chargeable. Original edition was published in [1988] and this unique edition is Reprinted in 2023 with the help of original edition. Black & white printing on high quality natural shade paper with sewing binding for longer life, professionally processed without changing its contents. As these are old books, we processed each page manually on computer and make them readable. We give our best to give you the best book but in some cases we have to adjust few pages which are blur or missing or black spots. If it is multi volume set, then it is only single volume. We hope that you understand these issues in these old treasure. This is an important book for the readers who want to know more about our old treasure. Our dedicated team is trying to bring these rare books back to the shelves. We are also giving service of printing the hard-to-find books which are not listed in our store. Hope you will like it and give your comments and suggestions. Lang: - english, Pages 477, Print on Demand. Product Disclaimer: Please be aware that because leather is a natural material, slight discoloration or change in texture may be visible. {FOLIO EDITION (Size 12x19 Inches) IS ALSO AVAILABLE ON REQUEST}. 477.…