Description: Muses, Madmen, and Prophets by Daniel B. Smith Smith presents the strange history of auditory hallucination and reevaluates the popular conception of the phenomenon today and through the ages. He reveals the roots of the medical understanding and treatment of it along with its relationship to the nature of pure faith. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description An inquiry into hearing voices-one of humanitys most profound phenomena Auditory hallucination is one of the most awe-inspiring, terrifying, and ill- understood tricks of which the human psyche is capable. In the age of modern medical science, we have relegated this experience to nothing more than a biological glitch. Yet as Daniel B. Smith puts forth in Muses, Madmen, and Prophets, some of the greatest thinkers, leaders, and prophets in history heard, listened to, and had dialogues with voices inside their heads. In a fascinating quest for understanding, Smith examines the history of this powerful phenomenon, and delivers a ringing defense of the validity of unusual human experiences. Author Biography Daniel B. Smith is a New York–based journalist and author. His work has appeared in the New York Times Magazine, the Atlantic Monthly, Granta, and n+1. Review "Articulate, engaging, and deeply researched." -Dr. Jerome Groopman, The Boston Globe "Fascinating." -Peter D. Kramer, The New York Times Book Review "An eloquent writer." -San Francisco Chronicle Long Description An inquiry into hearing voicesone of humanitys most profound phenomena Auditory hallucination is one of the most awe-inspiring, terrifying, and ill-understood tricks of which the human psyche is capable. In the age of modern medical science, we have relegated this experience to nothing more than a biological glitch. Yet as Daniel B. Smith puts forth in "Muses, Madmen, and Prophets," some of the greatest thinkers, leaders, and prophets in history heard, listened to, and had dialogues with voices inside their heads. In a fascinating quest for understanding, Smith examines the history of this powerful phenomenon, and delivers a ringing defense of the validity of unusual human experiences. Review Quote Articulate, engaging, and deeply researched. Details ISBN0143113151 Author Daniel B. Smith Short Title MUSES MADMEN & PROPHETS Language English ISBN-10 0143113151 ISBN-13 9780143113157 Media Book Format Paperback DEWEY 616.89 Year 2008 Birth 1977 Subtitle Hearing Voices and the Borders of Sanity DOI 10.1604/9780143113157 Place of Publication New York, NY Country of Publication United States AU Release Date 2008-02-26 NZ Release Date 2008-02-26 US Release Date 2008-02-26 UK Release Date 2008-02-26 Pages 272 Publisher Penguin Putnam Inc Publication Date 2008-02-26 Imprint Penguin USA Audience General We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:13055885;
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