ISBN: 9781528500401 - essay on the classification of the insane (classic reprint) (3 resultados)

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book presents a thoughtful examination of the treatment of the insane in the early 19th century, drawing upon a collection of case studies to illustrate the author's approach to managing mental illness. The systematic approach involves organizing patients into three houses or wings based on their needs and symptoms, intending to create a more tailored and effective treatment plan that combines both therapeutic and moral interventions. Suitable for audiences interested in the history of psychiatry, medical professionals, and general readers alike, this book provides not only a historical perspective but also insights into the nature of the human mind, its susceptibility to mental illness, and the corresponding evolution of treatment in the field. Through its detailed accounts and reflections on different cases, the book argues for a more compassionate and understanding approach to those suffering from mental illness. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…