The Asylum Journal Of Mental Science: V1, Containing Number From 1 To 14 (1855)

By John Charles Bucknill

Book Overview

The Asylum Journal of Mental Science: V1, Containing Number From 1 to 14 (1855) is a book written by John Charles Bucknill. It is a collection of articles and essays on the topic of mental health, originally published in the Asylum Journal of Mental Science between 1855 and 1856. The book is divided into 14 chapters, each containing a number of articles on various aspects of mental illness and its treatment. Topics covered in the book include the history of mental health treatment, the classification and diagnosis of mental disorders, the use of drugs and other therapies to treat mental illness, and the role of the asylum in society. The book provides a fascinating insight into the early days of psychiatry and the evolving understanding of mental illness in the mid-19th century. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of mental health and the development of psychiatric treatment.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: 1437087906
• ISBN13: 9781437087901
• Release Date: October 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 240 Pages
• Weight: 0.92 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 7.5" x 9.3"