: Discusses the intersection of hysteria with feminism and gender, viewing the condition through a socio-political lens.
: Some contributors, like Helen King, argue that "Classical hysteria" was a retrospective invention by later physicians to legitimize their own medical theories. Hysteria Beyond Freud - UC Press E-Books Collection Hysteria Beyond Freud
The work is a collaboration between five prominent historians and cultural critics: : Discusses the intersection of hysteria with feminism
: The authors argue that while Freud is often credited with "discovering" the psychological roots of hysteria, he actually inherited a 3,000-year-old lineage of medical and cultural thought. : Examines the visual and cultural "image" of
: Examines the visual and cultural "image" of the hysteric throughout history. Central Themes
: Explores the origins of hysteria in antiquity, specifically examining the Hippocratic tradition and the myth of the "wandering womb".