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mania
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mania
a mental disorder characterized by great excitement and occasionally violent behaviour

mania [′mān·yə]
(psychology)
Excessive enthusiasm or excitement; a violent desire or passion; manifestation of a psychotic disorder.

Mania
ancient Roman goddess of the dead. [Rom. Myth.: Zimmerman, 159]
See : Death


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Giordano's is the showier work; the man is a gesticulating, contorting bundle of manias, even baying when the whim hits him (Jeff Alan-Lee otherwise supplies Jerry's voice).
Changes in behavior are sorted into an array of categories, ranging from manias and crazes to altered cultural landscapes.
Contrary to traditional thinking, Hartcher asserts that it is (or ought to be) the job of the nation's central bank to put a stop to manias in asset markets, such as stocks or housing, even if other benchmarks of economic performance--such as inflation and growth--look balanced and healthy.
 
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