| Author |
Myerson, Abraham, 1881-1948 |
| LoC No. |
20021011
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| Title |
The Nervous Housewife
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 57.3 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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| Credits |
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| Summary |
"The Nervous Housewife" by Abraham Myerson, M.D. is a psychological treatise published in the early 20th century that explores the complex emotional and societal pressures faced by housewives. The book delves into the phenomenon of the "nervous housewife," examining the causes of her distress, which ranges from societal expectations to her changing role in modern life. Myerson outlines the different types of emotional and psychological challenges that contribute to a housewife's nervous state, offering insights into both individual cases and broader societal trends. At the start of the work, Myerson introduces the concept of the nervous housewife and contemplates historical perceptions surrounding the difficulties women face in domestic roles. He discusses how these issues have persisted throughout time, comparing the experiences of contemporary women to previous generations. The introductory chapter sets the stage for a systematic exploration of the nature of "nervousness" itself, detailing how emotional turmoil, societal pressures, and the evolution of domestic roles contribute to the mental and physical struggles of housewives. Myerson's exploration is grounded in a blend of personal anecdotes and medical observations, providing a framework for understanding the undercurrents of anxiety that many women grapple with in their daily lives. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
RC: Medicine: Internal medicine
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| Subject |
Neurasthenia
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| Subject |
Women -- Mental health
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
14196 |
| Release Date |
Nov 28, 2004 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Dec 18, 2020 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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