A Letter Addressed to the Chairman of the Select Committee of the House of Commons, Appointed to Enquire Into the State of Madhouses (1815)

""A Letter Addressed To The Chairman Of The Select Committee Of The House Of Commons, Appointed To Enquire Into The State Of Madhouses"" is a historical book written by Thomas Bakewell in 1815. The book is a letter addressed to the chairman of the select committee of the House of Commons, appointed to investigate the state of madhouses. Bakewell was a physician and a member of the Society of Friends, and his letter was a response to the committee's request for information on the treatment of the mentally ill in England. The book provides a detailed account of the conditions in madhouses, including the abuse of patients, neglect, and inadequate medical care. Bakewell argues that the current system of confinement and restraint is cruel and ineffective, and he advocates for a more humane approach to the treatment of mental illness. He also proposes a number of reforms, including the establishment of more specialized institutions for the mentally ill and the appointment of trained medical professionals to oversee their care. Overall, ""A Letter Addressed To The Chairman Of The Select Committee Of The House Of Commons, Appointed To Enquire Into The State Of Madhouses"" is an important historical document that sheds light on the treatment of the mentally ill in 19th century England. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of mental health care and the evolution of attitudes towards mental illness.To Which Is Subjoined, Remarks On The Nature, Causes, And Cure Of Mental Derangement.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

THOMAS BAKEWELL advises CEOs and boards on strategy, governance, and transformation. He is an attorney, CPA, and active faculty member for the National Association of Corporate Directors (NACD), with years of board service and boardroom consulting.

JAMES J. DARAZSDI, CPA, CMA, Ph.D., was the past chairman of the NACD and past CEO of Rocco, Inc. He served on more than 25 boards, including Perdue Farms, Inc., and Interstate Resources, Inc.