Boisen's pioneer studies with schizophrenia

The present inquiry was initiated with a view to examine Boisen's studies with schizophrenia and to discuss their implications for psychiatry and religion. The inquiry concerns itself with four aspects: (1) psychiatric studies in schizophrenia, (2) Boisen's life and schizophrenic episode, (3) a critical examination of his theory of schizophrenia, and (4) religious implications and applications of his views. Schizophrenia constitutes a serious problem for society. Its cost, either in terms of dollars or human lives, is staggering. Psychiatrically, it is a baffling problem, and has been tackled from almost every conceivable angle of pathology and etiology. There is, however, generally in creasing optimism at the prognosis of schizophrenia and a much better knowledge of its nature and causation, its symptomatology and dynamics. [TRUNCATED]

Grantor dc:publisher

Boston University

Year dc:date.issued

1950

Author dc:creator

• Dutt, Ram

• Schizophrenia
• Boisen, Anton

Statement dc:rights

• Based on investigation of the BU Libraries' staff, this work is free of known copyright restrictions.

Language dc:language.iso

en_US

Dc Identifier Other

b14710547

OAI identifier oai:identifier

oai:open.bu.edu:2144/13032