Notes On Asylums For The Insane In America (1876)

by John Charles Bucknill

Book Overview

""Notes On Asylums For The Insane In America"" is a book written by John Charles Bucknill in 1876. This book provides a thorough examination of the state of asylums for the mentally ill in the United States during the 19th century. Bucknill explores the history of asylums in America, their management, and the treatment of patients. He also discusses the differences between public and private asylums, the role of physicians in the care of patients,...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1437038859
• ISBN13: 9781437038859
• Release Date: October 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 104 Pages
• Weight: 0.33 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"