Suggestions For The Future Provision Of Criminal Lunatics (1854)

By William Charles Hood

Book Overview

""Suggestions For The Future Provision Of Criminal Lunatics"" is a book written by William Charles Hood in 1854. The book addresses the issue of the treatment of mentally ill criminals in the Victorian era. Hood argues that the current system of confinement in prisons and asylums is inadequate and proposes a more humane approach to the care of criminal lunatics. Hood suggests the establishment of a separate institution for the treatment of criminal lunatics, staffed by trained medical professionals who would provide individualized care and treatment. He also advocates for the use of moral therapy, which involves treating patients with kindness, respect, and understanding rather than punishment. In addition, Hood addresses the legal and ethical issues surrounding the treatment of criminal lunatics, including the need for proper legal procedures and the importance of protecting the rights of patients. Overall, ""Suggestions For The Future Provision Of Criminal Lunatics"" is an important historical document that sheds light on the treatment of mentally ill individuals in the 19th century and provides valuable insights into the development of modern mental health care.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: 1437079873
• ISBN13: 9781437079876
• Release Date: October 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 216 Pages
• Weight: 0.65 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"