Sixty-Fourth Annual Report of the Trustees of the Worcester Lunatic Hospital, and Nineteenth Annual Report of the Trustees of the Worcester Insane ... Ending September 30, 1896 (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Worcester Lunatic Hospital

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0260781606 ISBN 13: 9780260781604

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

This book provides an in-depth examination of the history and development of the Worcester Lunatic Hospital, now known as the Worcester Insane Asylum. The author provides a comprehensive overview of the institution's management, medical practices, and patient care from its founding in 1833 to the present day. The book also explores the broader historical and social context in which the asylum operated, shedding light on the changing attitudes towards mental illness and its treatment. The author delves into the asylum's role in the development of psychiatric research and its contributions to our understanding of mental health. This book offers a unique and valuable perspective on the history of the Worcester Insane Asylum and its enduring legacy. Through its detailed analysis and insightful commentary, this book illuminates the complex and evolving nature of mental healthcare, providing a deeper understanding of its past and its implications for the present.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0260781606
• ISBN 13: 9780260781604
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 736