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University of Southern California (USC) Details Findings in Psychology and Psychiatry (Gaslighting: the Material History of a Metaphor).

  • Published In: Psychology & Psychiatry Journal, 2025. P. 545 1 of 2

  • Database: Psychology Source 2 of 2

Abstract

The article discusses research that critiques Patrick Hamilton's neo-Victorian thriller "Gas Light" (1938) as more than a psychological drama, framing it as a commentary on the commercial forces of industrial capitalism. Conducted by investigators at the University of Southern California (USC), the research emphasizes the significance of the play's Victorian setting and its connection to the energy culture of 1930s Britain, particularly the coal-gas industry. The study argues that understanding "Gas Light" in the context of its original gaslit performances reveals a material history that enriches the concept of psychological gaslighting. The findings are published in the journal "Victorian Studies." [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Psychology & Psychiatry Journal. 2025/08, p545
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:History
  • Publication Date:2025
  • ISSN:1944-2718
  • Accession Number:187366294
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