Open Mind: Elmer Ernest Southard 1876-1920

by Frederick P. Gay, Roscoe Pound (Introduction)

Open Elmer Ernest Southard 1876-1920 is a biography written by Frederick P. Gay that explores the life and work of Elmer Ernest Southard, a pioneering figure in the field of American psychiatry. Southard was a professor at Harvard University and the director of the Psychopathic Hospital in Boston, where he conducted groundbreaking research on mental illness and the brain. The book delves into Southard's personal life, including his upbringing in a rural farming community and his struggles with mental illness. It also examines his professional accomplishments, such as his development of the concept of ""psychopathic personality"" and his contributions to the study of dementia praecox (now known as schizophrenia). Through extensive research and analysis, Gay paints a comprehensive portrait of Southard's life and legacy, highlighting his impact on the field of psychiatry and his lasting contributions to our understanding of the human mind. Open Mind is a fascinating and engaging read for anyone interested in the history of psychiatry or the life of a remarkable individual.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

368 pages, Paperback

Published September 10, 2010