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The Care And Cure Of The Insane V1: Being The Reports Of The Lancet Commission On Lunatic Asylums

The Care And Cure Of The Insane V1: Being The Reports Of The Lancet Commission On Lunatic Asylums

Granville, J. Mortimer

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ISBN10: 1163108235
ISBN13: 9781163108239
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 362
Weight: 1.07
Height: 0.75 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Care and Cure of the Insane Volume 1 is a book that contains the reports of the Lancet Commission on Lunatic Asylums. The author, J. Mortimer Granville, presents a detailed analysis of the state of mental health care in Britain during the 19th century. The book is divided into several sections, each of which addresses a specific aspect of the care and treatment of the mentally ill. The first section provides a historical overview of the development of lunatic asylums, tracing their origins from medieval times to the present day. The second section focuses on the management of asylums, including the staffing, financing, and organization of these institutions. The third section deals with the medical treatment of mental illness, including the use of medication, surgery, and other therapies. The fourth section examines the living conditions of patients in asylums, including their diet, clothing, and housing. The fifth section addresses the issue of restraint and seclusion, discussing the use of straitjackets, padded rooms, and other forms of confinement. The final section of the book presents a series of case studies that illustrate the various challenges and successes of mental health care in Britain during the 19th century. Overall, The Care and Cure of the Insane Volume 1 is a comprehensive and detailed examination of the state of mental health care in Britain during the 19th century. It provides a valuable historical perspective on the development of modern mental health care and is an essential resource for anyone interested in the history of psychiatry.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.

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