Mental Defectives: Their History, Treatment And Training (1904)

By Martin W. Barr

Book Overview

""Mental Defectives: Their History, Treatment And Training"" is a book written by Martin W. Barr in 1904. The book is a comprehensive study of the history, treatment, and training of individuals with mental disabilities. It explores the various causes of mental defects, including heredity, disease, and injury, and examines the different methods of treatment that were used at the time, such as institutionalization, education, and vocational training. The book also discusses the social and legal issues surrounding mental disability, including the rights of individuals with mental defects and the role of the state in providing care and support. Overall, ""Mental Defectives"" provides a valuable insight into the early history of mental health care and the evolving attitudes towards individuals with mental disabilities.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: 1167020111
• ISBN13: 9781167020117
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 470 Pages
• Weight: 1.37 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 9.0"