Types Of Mental Defectives

By Martin W. Barr and E. F. Maloney

Book Overview

""Types of Mental Defectives"" by Martin W. Barr is a comprehensive guide to understanding various types of mental disabilities. The book provides an overview of the different categories of mental defects, including idiocy, imbecility, and feeblemindedness. It explores the causes, symptoms, and characteristics of each type of mental defect and provides insights into the diagnosis and treatment of these conditions.The author delves into the history of mental disability, discussing how society has viewed and treated individuals with mental defects throughout the ages. He also examines the legal and ethical issues surrounding mental disabilities, including sterilization and institutionalization.The book is written in a clear and concise style, making it accessible to a wide range of readers. It includes case studies and real-life examples to illustrate the different types of mental defects and their impact on individuals and society.Overall, ""Types of Mental Defectives"" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in understanding mental disabilities and their effects. It provides a comprehensive overview of the subject and offers practical insights into the diagnosis and treatment of these conditions.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: 1430470224
• ISBN13: 9781430470229
• Release Date: January 2007
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 192 Pages
• Weight: 0.64 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"