The introduction of the concept of dementia praecox into Spain, 1902-19.
Modern psychiatry has been shaped by Emil Kraepelin's nosological revolution. Historiography, accordingly, has taken an interest in how his ideas on psychiatry were introduced in different countries. This article will analyse the introduction of dementia praecox into Spanish psychiatry and its relationship with the theoretical debate taking place there at the time in the context of Spanish psychiatric care and institutions.
Plumed Domingo
José Javier
JJ
Hospital La Fe, Valencia, Spain. JPLUMED@terra.es
D049673:History, 20th Century; D006801:Humans; D010686:Philosophy, Medical / Q000266:history*; D011570:Psychiatry / Q000266:history*; D012559:Schizophrenia / Q000266:history*; D013030:Spain; D009626:Terminology as Topic; D013782:Textbooks as Topic / Q000266:history