This is a highly original study of demon possession and the ritual of exorcism, both of which were rife in early modern times, and which reached epidemic proportions in France. Sarah Ferber offers a challenging study of one of the most intriguing phenomena of early modern Europe. Looking towards the[...]

Bioethics concerns the relationship between the medical professions and the cultures in which they operate. Sarah Ferber has developed an invaluable introduction to contemporary bioethics which incorporates historical and broader cultural approaches, appealing and relevant to students and practition[...]