Cook County and the Mentally Handicapped: A Study of the Provisions for Dealing With Mental Problems in Cook County, Illinois; Report of Survey 1916-1917 (Classic Reprint) - Softcover
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A landmark early look at how Cook County organized care for mental problems, with practical findings for reform-minded readers.
This 1916–1917 survey examines every phase of how the county managed mental disorders, from clinics and hospitals to laws and social services. It combines narrative history with practical recommendations, showing what worked, what didn’t, and why reform was needed at the time. The study highlights the roles of psychiatrists, juvenile services, and public agencies in shaping a more effective system.
- Learn how a major city region attempted to apply scientific ideas from psychiatry to social problems
- See how institutions, clinics, and laws interacted to shape care for mental illness and delinquency
- Understand the challenges of coordination, funding, and administration in public health reform
- Discover how early 20th‑century ideas influenced policy and practice in Cook County
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book examines the flaws within institutions that handle the housing of Chicago's mentally ill, juvenile delinquent, and socially vulnerable populations. Completed in 1917, this book represents one of the first critical examinations of a county's mental health system in the United States, and offers not only an overview of the provisions in place for these individuals at the time but also discusses the evolution of the present system and the changes that need to be implemented to improve the system for the future. The author argues that the existing system falls short of the highest standards in many ways, and has room for improvement in both structural and personnel areas. Despite these shortcomings, there is much to be gained by examining the motivations of those working within these broken systems, who often work under the most difficult circumstances but still bring dedication and compassion that is commendable and rare. 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. Seller Inventory # 9781332256549_0
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