The Geography of Madness
Penis Thieves, Voodoo Death, and the Search for the Meaning of the World's Strangest Syndromes
Frank Bures
This book explores the fascinating and bizarre world of "culture-bound" syndromes, including the belief that one's genitals have been stolen by vandals. Through his travels around the world, acclaimed writer Frank Bures delves into the sources of these syndromes and sheds light on the strange things people believe. The Geography of Madness also delves into the contagious nature of stories and asks thought-provoking questions about free will, mindset, and cultural identity. Recommended for book clubs, with discussion questions included.
Publish Date
2016-04-26T00:00:00.000Z
2016-04-26T00:00:00.000Z
Goodreads Rating
3.37
ISBN
9781612193724
Recommendations
2
Recommendations
2020-11-13T21:28:24.000Z
What is a book you LOVE that's not very well known?
I'll go first. This fascinating book presents some provocative ideas on illness and culture. It makes you question who you are and why you feel the way you do.
Now you: What's a great book that others might not have heard of? – source2020-12-17T19:00:23.000Z
@BullandBaird this is one of the most interesting books I've read in a long time (so of course I had to tie it into the stock mkt): – source