Hack Tuke George Savage (23 results)

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book presents a comprehensive historical analysis of the legal framework surrounding mental health in Scotland since the pivotal Lunacy Act of 1857, highlighting ongoing efforts to reform and modernize the system. The author traces the evolution of the legislation, focusing on the gradual shift of authority over the care of the insane poor from Parochial Boards to independent District Boards. The book delves into the complexities of defining and categorizing mental illness during this period, and examines the controversial role of poorhouses in accommodating insane patients. By exploring the historical context and legal debates shaping Scottish lunacy legislation, this book offers valuable insights into the challenges and complexities of balancing the responsibilities of the state, families, and individuals in providing care for those with mental health conditions. 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.

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. In the nineteenth-century, insanity and spasmodic asthma were believed to be separate conditions. However, this book presents several case studies that demonstrate an occasional connection between the two, such that the presence of one condition alternates with the absence of the other. The author introduces the idea of a 'metastatic' or 'vicarious' relationship between insanity and spasmodic asthma, noting that a patient's mental health could be restored when their asthma returned. The book explores the history of the medical understanding of the connection between physical and mental illness, and challenges the prevailing view that physical symptoms merely 'mask' mental ones. 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.

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book explores the history of madness through the lens of cultural perceptions and societal attitudes towards insanity. The author traces the evolution of our understanding of mental illness, from ancient beliefs in demonic possession to the rise of scientific approaches in the 19th century. The book delves into the impact of social factors such as class, gender, and race on the diagnosis and treatment of mental illness. It also examines the role of institutions like asylums and the ways in which they have shaped our perceptions of madness. Ultimately, the book challenges us to rethink our assumptions about mental illness and to consider the ways in which societal norms can influence our understanding of what is considered 'mad' or 'sane'. 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.

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