Madness And Morals: Ideas On Insanity In The Nineteenth Century

Madness And Morals: Ideas On Insanity In The Nineteenth Century

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Author: Vieda Skultans
Binding: Hardback
Published: Routledge & Kegan Paul, 1975

Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Wear and tear
Pages: Yellowed
Markings: No markings

This book examines the evolving understanding of insanity during the nineteenth century. It analyzes the societal perceptions and moral frameworks that shaped approaches to mental illness. The text investigates how medical and philosophical ideas influenced the treatment and classification of individuals deemed insane. It provides a comprehensive overview of historical perspectives on madness and its intersection with ethical considerations.

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Description

Author: Vieda Skultans
Binding: Hardback
Published: Routledge & Kegan Paul, 1975

Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Wear and tear
Pages: Yellowed
Markings: No markings

This book examines the evolving understanding of insanity during the nineteenth century. It analyzes the societal perceptions and moral frameworks that shaped approaches to mental illness. The text investigates how medical and philosophical ideas influenced the treatment and classification of individuals deemed insane. It provides a comprehensive overview of historical perspectives on madness and its intersection with ethical considerations.