Of Spirits and Madness: An American Psychiatrist in Africa
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Of Spirits and Madness: An American Psychiatrist in Africa by Paul Linde
As two cultures meet, one doctor finds new insight into the human mind. Dr. Paul Linde came to Zimbabwe to take the helm at the Harare Central Hospital, where dozens of patients present new challenges every day. From a case of factitious disorder-in which a young man treats his own leg like a pin-cushion-to a woman suffering from kufungisisa, the strange ailment of "thinking too much," Linde tells of his patients' demons and their difficulties in a vivid portrait of a world where witchcraft still reigns and psychosis is stigmatized as a contagious illness. Linde presents a wry and inspiring tale of medicine at the crossroads of two cultures. "This fascinating and entertaining book should be required reading for anyone (especially in the medical profession) interested in the politics and personal stories of the cultural divide."- "Publishers Weekly". "This is a compelling story and Linde is an excellent guide into a world that seems at first unbelievable but eventually becomes strangely recognizable in its human suffering." - "San Jose Mercury News".
"Linde's descriptions, far from clinical, are full of delightful observations, pointed political reflections, sensitivity to his hospital colleagues, and the diverse cultural needs of his patientsThis fascinating and entertaining book should be required reading for anyone (especially in the medical profession) interested in the politics and personal stories of the cultural divide." - Publishers Weekly
Paul R. Linde, M.D., a board-certified psychiatrist, currently works in the ER of San Francisco General Hospital. He is an associate clinical professor of psychiatry at the University of California-San Francisco School of Medicine. His work has appeared in DoubleTake, JAMA, and the San Jose Mercury News, as well as numerous other newspapers and academic journals.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780071407991 |
| ISBN 10 | 0071407995 |
| Title | Of Spirits and Madness: An American Psychiatrist in Africa |
| Author | Paul Linde |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | McGraw-Hill Education - Europe |
| Year published | 2002-11-16 |
| Number of pages | 240 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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