Infectious Madness : The Surprising Science of How We "Catch" Mental Illness
Book Details
Format
Paperback / softback
ISBN-10
0316277819
ISBN-13
9780316277815
Publisher
Little, Brown & Company
Imprint
Back Bay Books
Country of Manufacture
US
Country of Publication
GB
Publication Date
Oct 27th, 2016
Print length
304 Pages
Weight
290 grams
Dimensions
16.60 x 21.00 x 2.40 cms
Product Classification:
Popular medicine & health
KSh 2,900.00
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A groundbreaking look at the connection between germs and mental illness, and how we can protect ourselves.
A groundbreaking look at the connection between germs and mental illness, and how we can protect ourselves.
Is it possible to catch autism or OCD the same way we catch the flu? Can a child''s contact with cat litter lead to schizophrenia? In her eye-opening new book, National Book Critics Circle Award-winning author Harriet Washington reveals that we can in fact "catch" mental illness. In Infectious Madness, Washington presents the new germ theory, which posits not only that many instances of Alzheimer''s, OCD, and schizophrenia are caused by viruses, prions, and bacteria, but also that with antibiotics, vaccinations, and other strategies, these cases can be easily prevented or treated.
Packed with cutting-edge research and tantalizing mysteries, Infectious Madness is rich in science, characters, and practical advice on how to protect yourself and your children from exposure to infectious threats that could sabotage your mental and physical health.
Is it possible to catch autism or OCD the same way we catch the flu? Can a child''s contact with cat litter lead to schizophrenia? In her eye-opening new book, National Book Critics Circle Award-winning author Harriet Washington reveals that we can in fact "catch" mental illness. In Infectious Madness, Washington presents the new germ theory, which posits not only that many instances of Alzheimer''s, OCD, and schizophrenia are caused by viruses, prions, and bacteria, but also that with antibiotics, vaccinations, and other strategies, these cases can be easily prevented or treated.
Packed with cutting-edge research and tantalizing mysteries, Infectious Madness is rich in science, characters, and practical advice on how to protect yourself and your children from exposure to infectious threats that could sabotage your mental and physical health.
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