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Mass Hysteria in Schools: A Worldwide History Since 1566
by Bartholomew, Robert E.; Rickard, Bob | PB | VeryGood
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- Condition
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- Binding
- Paperback
- Book Title
- Mass Hysteria in Schools
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- ISBN
- 9780786478880
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Product Identifiers
Publisher
Mcfarland & Company, Incorporated Publishers
ISBN-10
0786478888
ISBN-13
9780786478880
eBay Product ID (ePID)
167505266
Product Key Features
Number of Pages
236 Pages
Language
English
Publication Name
Mass Hysteria in Schools : a Worldwide History since 1566
Subject
Witchcraft (See Also Religion / Wicca), General, History, Social Psychology, Philosophy, Theory & Social Aspects
Publication Year
2014
Type
Textbook
Subject Area
Body, Mind & Spirit, Social Science, Education, Psychology, History
Format
Trade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height
0.5 in
Item Weight
11.4 Oz
Item Length
9 in
Item Width
6 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Scholarly & Professional
LCCN
2013-045108
Dewey Edition
23
Reviews
"this historical metaanalysis provides an invaluable, accessible medical and sociological perspective on what continues to be a very common occurrence: mass hysteria among schoolchildren worldwide...an engaging and informative read...a thoroughly entertaining book"-- ForteanTimes ., "this historical metaanalysis provides an invaluable, accessible medical and sociological perspective on what continues to be a very common occurrence: mass hysteria among schoolchildren worldwide...an engaging and informative read...a thoroughly entertaining book"- ForteanTimes .
Number of Volumes
1 vol.
Illustrated
Yes
Dewey Decimal
302/.17
Table Of Content
Table of Contents Foreword by Glenn Dawes Introduction 1. Witch Hunts and Schoolchildren 2. Twitching Epidemics and Pregnancy Panics: Historic Tales from Europe and America 3. Fear 101--Fates Worse Than Homework: Modern Tales from East and West 4. The Demon-Haunted Classroom: Tales from Asia 5. The Students Who Laughed for a Week: Accounts from Africa 6. The Meowing Schoolgirls of Fiji: Accounts from the Islands 7. Strange Tales from Latin America 8. Strange Schoolyards and Unusual Field Trips: Cases from Beyond the Classroom 9. Global Lessons Chapter Notes Bibliography Index
Synopsis
Surveys the rich, colourful history of mass hysteria and kindred phenomena in schools, from outbreaks of demonic possession during witchcraft scares to twitching and shaking epidemics that became common in nineteenth century European schools, to more contemporary incidents of collapsing bands, itching frenzies, ghost panics and 'mystery' illnesses. Robert Bartholomew and Robert Rickard trace mysterious outbreaks of strange behaviour and illness in students through the centuries., This book comprehensively surveys the colorful history of mass hysteria and kindred phenomena in schools, documenting outbreaks of demonic possession during witchcraft scares, to modern incidents of collapsing bands, itching frenzies, ghost panics and mystery illnesses. Strange behaviors and illnesses in students are examined through the centuries. Possessed children went into trance states and began to bark like dogs in 16th and 17th century Holland; an epidemic of twitching, trembling and blackout spells swept through European schools during the latter 1800s; an outbreak of Tourette's-like symptoms struck schoolgirls in western New York in 2011-12. In addition to the US and Europe, separate chapters detail accounts from Asia, Africa, Latin America and Oceania. A variety of theories to explain outbreaks are examined.
LC Classification Number
LC192.3.B37 2014
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