Psychopathia Sexualis: A Medico-Forensic Study

This 1946 hardcover edition is in good condition. The red binding is intact with minor shelf wear. There is no dust jacket present. The pages are clean, showing typical age-related toning but no significant marks or inscriptions. The spine and corners are solid, indicating careful handling over the years.

"Psychopathia Sexualis: A Medico-Forensic Study" by Richard von Krafft-Ebing, M.D., is a significant work in the field of psychology and forensic studies. This edition, published by Pioneer Publications, Inc. in 1946, provides an authoritative English adaptation of Krafft-Ebing's last German edition. The book is bound in a sturdy red hardcover, reflecting its historical importance and durability. Krafft-Ebing, a renowned psychiatrist from the University of Vienna, explores the complexities of human sexuality through a medico-forensic lens, making this work a cornerstone in the study of psychological disorders related to sexual behavior. The introduction and supplement by Victor Robinson, M.D., add further depth to the text. This specific printing is a valuable piece for collectors and scholars interested in the evolution of psychological and forensic studies. The book is in good condition, with no dust jacket, and is free of inscriptions or signatures.