Lunatics, Imbeciles and Idiots: A History of Insanity in Nineteenth-Century Britain and Ireland

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In the first half of the nineteenth century, treatment of the mentally ill in Britain and Ireland underwent radical change. No longer manacled, chained and treated like wild animals, patient care was defined in law and medical understanding, and treatment of insanity developed.

Focusing on selected cases, this new study enables the reader to understand how progressively advancing attitudes and expectations affected decisions, leading to better...

Format:Hardcover

Language:English

ISBN:1473879035

ISBN13:9781473879034

Release Date:June 2017

Publisher:Pen and Sword History

Length:248 Pages

Weight:1.49 lbs.

Dimensions:1.0" x 6.1" x 9.3"

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