The Moon and Madness
Download or Read eBook The Moon and Madness PDF written by Niall McCrae and published by Andrews UK Limited. This book was released on 2011-10-19 with total page 251 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle.
| Author | : Niall McCrae |
| Publisher | : Andrews UK Limited |
| Total Pages | : 251 |
| Release | : 2011-10-19 |
| ISBN-10 | : 9781845403300 |
| ISBN-13 | : 1845403304 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (00 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis The Moon and Madness by : Niall McCrae
Book excerpt: Lunacy, the legendary notion of minds unhinged by the moon, continues to captivate the popular imagination. Although it violates the assumptions of modern science and psychiatry, such belief remains common among mental health workers. Furthermore, several studies have found a small, unexplained correlation between behaviour and the lunar cycle. The book is divided into two parts. It begins with a historical account of the lunacy concept, followed by an investigation of hypothetical mechanisms for a lunar effect.
