A Compendium of Insanity

By John Bassett Chapin

Book Overview

A Compendium of Insanity is a book written by John Bassett Chapin and originally published in 1898. The book is a comprehensive study of mental illness and its various forms, causes, symptoms, and treatments. It covers a wide range of topics related to mental health, including the history of mental illness, the classification of mental disorders, and the different approaches to treating mental illness. The book also includes case studies of patients suffering from various mental disorders, as well as discussions of the ethical and legal issues surrounding mental health treatment. Overall, A Compendium of Insanity is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history and study of mental health.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 116452111X
• ISBN13: 9781164521112
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 274 Pages
• Weight: 0.81 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"