Books like Trauma and Recovery by Judith Lewis Herman
First published in 1992, Trauma and Recovery has become a seminal text in the study of psychological trauma. Herman analyzes the etiology and treatment of PTSD, integrating neuropsychology, psychotherapy, and social context. She combines rigorous research with vicarious accounts—from abused wives and children to combat veterans and victims of political terror—to illustrate how personal and public traumas intersect. The book’s afterword reflects on its impact and the evolving clinical and cultural conversations surrounding trauma.
First publish date: 1992
Genre: Psychology/General Psychology
Authors: Judith Lewis Herman
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