On the State of Lunacy and the Legal Provision for the Insane (eBook)

Enriched edition. With Observations on the Construction and Organization of Asylums

J. T. Arlidge (Autor)

eBook Download: EPUB

2019
262 Seiten
Good Press (Verlag)
406-406620344-3 (EAN)

Infos

In "On the State of Lunacy and the Legal Provision for the Insane," J. T. Arlidge presents a pioneering exploration of mental health and its intersection with law in the Victorian era. Through meticulous research and eloquent prose, Arlidge investigates the societal perceptions of insanity, revealing the complexities of legal frameworks that dictated the lives of those deemed 'mad.' His literary style exhibits a blend of clinical analysis and philosophical reflection, situating the text within the broader context of 19th-century discourse on mental health, which was marked by both burgeoning empathy and pervasive stigmatization. J. T. Arlidge, a prominent figure in the field of psychiatry and law, was notably influenced by the evolving understanding of mental illness during his time. His professional background and advocacy for humane treatment of the insane propelled him to write this significant work, addressing the urgent need for reform in legal provisions and social attitudes towards mental health. Arlidge's insights emerge from a rich tapestry of personal experience and scholarly inquiry, illuminating the struggles faced by individuals within institutional systems. This book is essential for readers interested in the history of mental health care, legal reform, and social justice. Arlidge's work not only serves as a crucial historical document but also raises pertinent questions about the contemporary legal treatment of mental illness. Its blend of historical rigor and passionate advocacy ensures that it will resonate with anyone committed to understanding and improving the lives of those affected by mental health issues.

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Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 19.5.2021
• Einführung: Garrett Holland
• Mitarbeit: Kommentare: Garrett Holland
• Verlagsort: Prague
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Geisteswissenschaften ► Psychologie
• Themenwelt: Medizin / Pharmazie
• Themenwelt: Recht / Steuern ► Arbeits- / Sozialrecht
• Schlagworte: 19th-century England • advocacy for the mentally ill • authors on lunacy • book on lunacy • Care • epidemiology • Great Britain • historical case studies • historical treatment practices • insanity • insanity and law • insanity provision laws • J. T. Arlidge writings • legal rights for the insane • legal system analysis • literary depictions of mental health • literary works on madness • medical ethics debate • mental health history • Mental health services • Mental illness in literature • mentally ill • pathological • Psychiatric Epidemiology • psychiatric hospitals • psychiatric institutions in books • psychological issues in literature • Psychology • social justice issues • Victorian societal norms