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Beard, George Miller

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First - Guiteau was taken insane at the age oi' eighteen years, while attending school at Ann Arbor, Michigan, and has been insane ever since.

Secondly. - The special type of his insanity is what is commonly and correctly called religious monomania. Al though only a part of his delusions were of a distinctively religious character, they all, when traced to their ultimate radicals, had a religious origin, and were complicated with distinctive religious delusions from which he was never free.

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Date d'�dition: 2018
Langue: anglais
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The Case of Guiteau: A Psychological Study (Classic Reprint)

George Miller Beard

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ISBN 10 : 0260179841 ISBN 13 : 9780260179845

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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This captivating psychological study by the prominent neurologist, George M. Beard, delves into the infamous case of Charles J. Guiteau, who assassinated President James A. Garfield in 1881. The author, a leading expert in nervous and mental diseases, provides a comprehensive analysis of Guiteau's mental state, drawing not just from the trial proceedings but also from his own interviews and investigations. Beard argues that Guiteau was a monomaniac, whose religious delusions and grandiose ideas had driven him to commit the act. The book explores the complexities of Guiteau's insanity, positioning his case within the broader context of the understanding of mental illness in the late 19th century. Beard's detailed account sheds light on the intricate relationship between insanity and criminality, and underscores the need for a nuanced approach to such cases in the justice system. Ultimately, this book offers valuable insights into the nature of mental disorders and their impact on human behavior, making it a compelling read for anyone interested in psychology, history, and the intersection of law and psychiatry. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N� de r�f. du vendeur 9780260179845_0

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