Retreat from Sanity: The Structure of Emerging Psychosis

This hardcover edition is in good condition, with a solid purple cloth binding. The spine and covers show minor wear typical of a book from 1974, but the integrity of the binding remains intact. There is no dust jacket present. The pages are clean with light tanning, typical of older volumes, but free from inscriptions or library markings.

"Retreat from Sanity: The Structure of Emerging Psychosis" by Malcolm B. Bowers, Jr., M.D., is a seminal work published by Human Sciences Press in 1974. This first edition offers an in-depth exploration of the early stages of psychosis, drawing on Dr. Bowers' expertise as an Associate Professor of Psychiatry at Yale University School of Medicine. The book is a valuable resource for those studying psychiatry and psychology, providing insights into the mechanisms and manifestations of emerging psychosis. As a first edition, this volume holds particular interest for collectors and scholars, given its association with a respected academic figure and its contribution to the field. The book is bound in a sturdy purple cloth cover, with no dust jacket, and remains in good condition despite its age.