"Hysteria Beyond Freud" is a scholarly work that reevaluates the history of hysteria by moving beyond Freudian psychoanalysis to analyze its construction through cultural and social contexts. Scholar Helen King, a contributor to the book, further explores these themes on her blog, challenging traditional interpretations of Hippocratic hysteria and the "wandering womb". For deeper insights, you can read Helen King's blog, Mistaking Histories . Hysteria Beyond Freud - University of California Press

Hysteria Beyond Freud May 2026

"Hysteria Beyond Freud" is a scholarly work that reevaluates the history of hysteria by moving beyond Freudian psychoanalysis to analyze its construction through cultural and social contexts. Scholar Helen King, a contributor to the book, further explores these themes on her blog, challenging traditional interpretations of Hippocratic hysteria and the "wandering womb". For deeper insights, you can read Helen King's blog, Mistaking Histories . Hysteria Beyond Freud - University of California Press