Insanity and the Lunatic Asylum in the Nineteenth Century
Author | : Serena Trowbridge |
Publisher | : Routledge |
Total Pages | : 277 |
Release | : 2015-10-06 |
ISBN-10 | : 9781317318545 |
ISBN-13 | : 1317318544 |
Rating | : 4/5 (544 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Insanity and the Lunatic Asylum in the Nineteenth Century by : Serena Trowbridge
Download or read book Insanity and the Lunatic Asylum in the Nineteenth Century written by Serena Trowbridge and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2015-10-06 with total page 277 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The nineteenth-century asylum was the scene of both terrible abuses and significant advancements in treatment and care. The essays in this collection look at the asylum from the perspective of the place itself – its architecture, funding and purpose – and at the experience of those who were sent there.