Schizophrenia: An Unfinished History

Schizophrenia: An Unfinished History is a comprehensive study by renowned psychiatry historian and psychoanalyst Orna Ophir, examining the phenomenon of schizophrenia through scientific, cultural, and social contexts throughout history. Ophir treats schizophrenia not merely as a biological illness, but as an area of historical rupture shaped by the imagination of Western culture, social norms, and psychiatric practices. This approach offers the reader the opportunity to rethink the concept of mental health from both an academic and a human perspective.

For Whom?

• Readers interested in the history of psychiatry and mental health discussions
• Those curious about the concept of schizophrenia in its psychoanalytic and cultural contexts
• Those who want to read about the relationship between society, culture, and mental health from a philosophical perspective
• Those looking for in-depth academic and non-fiction books