9780260109439 - Compilation of the Laws of Pennsylvania Relating to the Insane: Also of the Laws Relating to the State Hospitals for the Insane, Namely, State Lunatic ... State Hos... (3 risultati)

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condizione: New. Print on Demand. This book navigates the history of the treatment of mental illness in the United States through the lens of Pennsylvania's approach to its most vulnerable citizens. Beginning in the 19th century, the author delves into the longstanding debates over what constituted insanity, the best methods of treatment, and how to care for those without means. Drawing on laws and policies established over time, this text presents the evolution of mental health institutions and societal attitudes towards mental illness, raising questions about the line between justice and compassion, as well as the enduring need to balance individual rights with public safety. 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. print-on-demand item.