Psychopathia Sexualis: The Case Histories

This landmark study of sexual mania, deviation and perversity is presented in a new, modern translation highlighting the cases chosen by KrafftEbing to appear in the 12th and final edition of the book, the culmination of his life’s work. An essential reference for those interested in the development of medical and psychiatric diagnosis of sexual derangement, Psychopathia Sexualis is also a fascinating document for those drawn to the darker side of human sexuality and behaviour. Cases range from Jack the Ripper to the most obscure and extreme instances of perversion known to 19th century psychiatrists and criminologists.