George Miller Beard
George Miller Beard was a prominent American neurologist in the late 19th century, credited with coining the term 'neurasthenia' to describe a condition characterized by fatigue, anxiety, and depression attributed to the stresses of modern life. Through his influential writings, Beard examined the psychological and social pressures of his time, linking them to physical health issues. His work reflected the growing concerns about the effects of industrialization and rapid societal changes on human wellbeing.
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| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
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| United Kingdom | 1 | 5.00 | 0.04% | +0% | 67,886,011 | 24,543 | $2,700,000 | 976$ |
| Totals | 1 | 67,886,011 | 24,543 | $2,700,000 | 976$ |
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George Miller Beard, the highly creative populariser of the disorder he called neurasthenia, used his book to blame stress on various societal factors.
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