When, why, and how did the narrative psychological case-history emerge as a medical, psychological and literary genre, but equally as a communication medium concerning the ‘self’, a model and modeling of individuality, a Vehicle of pastoral guidance, and a form of bio-political power in Germany in the 18th century? Drawing on interdisciplinary work in the history of science, medicine, and literature this book traces the origins of the gene. No DJ; edge bumps to creases; otherwise NEW & UNUSED.

ISBN: 9783110642674