Types of Mental Defectives (Classic Reprint)

Lingua: inglese

Editore: Forgotten Books, 2024

1332316182 / 9781332316182

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Print on Demand. This book offers a fascinating glimpse into the world of mental defectives, a term widely used in the early 20th century to describe individuals with cognitive disabilities. The author, a physician, examines the various types of mental defectives, from the profoundly impaired "idiot" to the "imbecile," carefully categorizing them based on their level of intelligence, physical characteristics, and potential for improvement. The book delves into the different grades of "imbecility," including low-grade, middle-grade, and high-grade, exploring the varying abilities and limitations of each. A significant portion of the text is devoted to detailed descriptions of specific cases, complete with personal histories and photographs, providing a powerful and poignant look at the lives of these individuals. The author also emphasizes the importance of education and training for mental defectives, arguing that while a "cure" is impossible, targeted interventions can help awaken dormant faculties and foster latent powers. The book's insights into the complexities of mental disability and the potential for both improvement and care within a humane and nurturing environment offer a valuable glimpse into a bygone era, shedding light on historical attitudes towards disability and the evolving understanding of human potential. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book.…

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Titolo
Types of Mental Defectives (Classic Reprint)
Autore
Martin W. Barr, E. F. Maloney
Editore
Forgotten Books
Anno di pubblicazione
2024
Condizione
New
Tipo di libro
print-on-demand item
Rilegatura
Paperback
Lingua
inglese
ISBN 10
1332316182
ISBN 13
9781332316182
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Family and Parenting

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Forgotten Books’ Classic Reprint Series utilizes the latest technology to regenerate facsimiles of historically important writings. Careful attention has been made to accurately preserve the original format of each page whilst digitally enhancing the quality of the aged text.

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