
Marc Schuilenburg, "Hysteria: Crime, Media, and Politics" (Routledge, 2021)
New Books in Psychology
Cultural Hysteria: A Historical Perspective
This chapter examines the evolution of hysteria from a medical diagnosis to a sociological phenomenon, emphasizing its historical ties to women and cultural narratives. The discussion highlights public reactions to societal safety concerns and contrasts them with actual crime statistics, showcasing the persistence of hysteria in contemporary fears linked to crises like pandemics and climate change. It further explores how hysterical behaviors are represented in various art forms, revealing the complex interplay between individual emotions and collective societal anxieties.
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