n the 19th century, society was changing at breakneck speed: industrialisation, new technologies, the railway, scientific revolution, new religions and the birth of psychiatry. In , social historian Owen Davies explores ideas about the supernatural against this backdrop of innovation and upheaval. He does this through the lens of medical history, drawing on medical literature and – most
Spooks, spirits and psychiatry
Sep 28, 2023
2 minutes
You’re reading a preview, subscribe to read more.
Start your free 30 days