Commitments to Institutions for Insane: A Letter to Hon. Thos. P. Rogers of the Twenty-Eighth Representative District, in the Thirty-First General Ass

By Andrew McFarland Davis

In "Commitments To Institutions For Insane," Andrew McFarland addresses Hon. Thos. P. Rogers regarding the state of mental health institutions in Illinois during the 31st General Assembly. This letter provides a valuable historical perspective on the challenges and considerations involved in providing care for the mentally ill in the 19th century.

McFarland's insights shed light on the legislative and social attitudes towards mental health treatment and institutionalization during this period. The text offers a primary source account that is essential for understanding the evolution of psychiatric care and the development of mental health policy in the United States.

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• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1278879781
• ISBN13: 9781278879789
• Release Date: March 2012
• Publisher: Nabu Press
• Length: 22 Pages
• Weight: 0.13 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 7.4" x 9.7"