The State, Insanity and Society in England, 1845–1914
by
Joseph Melling, Bill Forsythe
Language: English
Release Date: April 18, 2006
The discovery and treatment of insanity remains one of the most debated and discussed issues in social history.
Focusing on the second half of the nineteenth century, The Politics of Madness provides a new perspective on this important topic, based on research drawn from both local and national...