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The Institutional Care Of The Insane V3, Part 2: In The United States And Canada (1916)

The Institutional Care Of The Insane V3, Part 2: In The United States And Canada (1916)

Hurd, Henry Mills
Drewry, William Francis
Dewey, Richard

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ISBN10: 1120962528
ISBN13: 9781120962522
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Feb 17 2010
Pages: 228
Weight: 0.68
Height: 0.48 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Institutional Care Of The Insane V3, Part 2: In The United States And Canada (1916) is a comprehensive book written by Henry Mills Hurd. It is a detailed account of the history of institutional care for the mentally ill in the United States and Canada. The book is divided into two parts, with Part 2 focusing on the United States and Canada. Hurd provides an in-depth analysis of the development of institutional care for the mentally ill, from the early asylums to the modern psychiatric hospitals of the early 20th century. He explores the different approaches to treatment and care, including the use of restraints and seclusion, as well as the emergence of new forms of therapy such as occupational therapy and psychoanalysis. The book also covers the social and political factors that influenced the development of institutional care, including the role of religion, the rise of the eugenics movement, and the impact of World War I. Hurd also provides detailed descriptions of the different institutions and their staff, as well as the experiences of patients and their families. Overall, The Institutional Care Of The Insane V3, Part 2: In The United States And Canada (1916) is an important historical document that provides valuable insights into the history of mental health care in North America. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of psychiatry, mental health care, and social welfare.Also Authored By Charles W. Pilgrim, G. Alder Blumer, And T. J. W. Burgess.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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