Psychopathia Sexualis: With Especial Reference to the Antipathic Sexual Instinct, a Medico-Forensic Study - Hardcover

Psychopathia Sexualis is a book written by R. V. Krafft-Ebing, which is a medico-forensic study of sexual disorders and deviant behavior. The book is divided into twelve chapters, each of which focuses on a specific aspect of sexual pathology. The author discusses various sexual disorders such as homosexuality, sadism, masochism, fetishism, and pedophilia, and provides a detailed analysis of their causes, symptoms, and treatment options. The book also includes case studies and historical examples of sexual deviancy, as well as a discussion of the legal and ethical implications of sexual disorders. The author's writing style is scientific and clinical, and the book is intended for medical professionals, researchers, and students of psychology and psychiatry. Overall, Psychopathia Sexualis is a seminal work in the field of sexual pathology, and remains a valuable resource for anyone interested in the study of human sexuality.This is a new release of the original 1924 edition.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.