The most solitary of afflictions
The most solitary of afflictions1993
About this book
Andrew Scull studies the evolution of the treatment of lunacy in England, tracing transformations in social practices & beliefs, the development of institutional management of the mad, & exposing the contrasts between the expectations of asylum founders & the harsh realities of institutional life.
Details
- First published
- 1993
- OL Work ID
- OL3257256W
Subjects
Mentally illMental health lawsPsychiatric hospital careSocial conditionsCareMental DisordersHistoryMental illness, great britainMental health laws, great britainHôpitaux psychiatriquesSoinsHistoirePersonnes vivant avec un trouble de santé mentaleSanté mentaleDroitPsychische stoornissenPsychiatrische inrichtingenSociale aspecten