Tuke D H (31 results)

Condition: very good. Amsterdam: E.J. Bonset,1968. Reprint 1882-edition. Orig. cloth binding. xii,548 pp. Index. - Tuke's great literaruy work, dealing with the long climb from the superstition in the Middel Ages, through the cruelties of the later middle and early modern ages, to the refinements of scientific and humane treatme…

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book is a detailed study of the care and treatment of people with mental illness, as well as the history of mental health treatment practices. The author explores the ethical and legal changes in the last 150 years that have influenced the medical model of treatment of mental illn…

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…

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book offers a comprehensive examination of the role of hypnotism in treating mental illness, providing a historical overview and practical insights into its use from the author's experience. The author traces the history of hypnotism's use in treating conditions like hysteria and…

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…

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book's insights into moral insanity offer a nuanced understanding of the complex interplay between mental processes and human behavior. The author dissects the intricate web of cognitive functions that underlie even basic moral actions, challenging traditional views of moral insan…

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 19t…

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. No Jacket. x, 548, 1 page list of Tuke's works with a frontispiece showing The Retreat in York (with tissue guard) and 3 further illustrations. Publisher's maroon cloth, gilt titles to spine, black rulings to cover, printed floral eps. In near fine condition, top edge dusty but with hardly any we…