Hysteria

Overview of the book Hysteria - Andrew Skell: The book "Hysteria: The Disturbing History" by Andrew Skell reviews the long and complex history of the disease hysteria and how it has been understood and diagnosed through the ages. The author traces the transformations of this concept from ancient medicine to modern psychiatry, revealing its intersections with culture, society, and gender. The book offers a critical reading that shows how this diagnosis reflected the fears and ideas of each era more than a fixed medical truth.