The Institutional Care Of The Insane In The United States And Canada; Volume 2

by Richard Dewey and William Francis Drewry

This groundbreaking study offers a comprehensive overview of the history of institutional care of the insane in North America. The authors analyze the development of mental healthcare from the colonial period to the early 20th century, exploring the key figures, institutions, and ideas that shaped this important field. Drawing on a wealth of primary sources and expert analysis, this book is essential reading for anyone interested in the history...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1019708700
• ISBN13: 9781019708705
• Release Date: July 2023
• Publisher: Legare Street Press
• Length: 978 Pages
• Weight: 3.38 lbs.
• Dimensions: 2.0" x 6.1" x 9.2"