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xxvii+383pp., Colour illustrated dustjacket with hint of rubbing to upper spine-end and light tanning inside jacket- covered in removable protective clear plastic, orig. black cloth boards with gilt text to spine, hint of flecking to top edge of textblock, ack., preface by author, intro., epilogue, appends., ref., bibliog., index. In his account Dr Szasz draws striking parallels between methods of identifying, authenticating and punishing witches and modern psychiatric practices. He discusses society's approach to 'masturbatory insanity' and homosexuality, and looks at cases of medical persecution on the basis of political belief, race, religion and economic status. Size: Octavo.