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Most Solitary of Afflictions: Madness and Society in Britain, 1700-1900 Andrew Scull
Most Solitary of Afflictions: Madness and Society in Britain, 1700-1900
Andrew Scull
Andrew Scull studies the evolution of the treatment of lunacy in England, tracing transformations in social practices & beliefs, the development of institutional management of the mad, & exposing the contrasts between the expectations of asylum founders & the harsh realities of institutional life.
462 pages, 1, black & white illustrations
| Media | Books Paperback Book (Book with soft cover and glued back) |
| Released | May 1, 2005 |
| ISBN13 | 9780300107548 |
| Publishers | Yale University Press |
| Pages | 448 |
| Dimensions | 230 × 154 × 24 mm · 612 g |
| Language | English |
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