Madness and society in eighteenth-century scotland
Auteur :
Houston, R. A.
Éditeur :
Oxford University Press
ISBN :
9780198207870
Date de publication :
3 févr. 2000
Dimensions :
22,4 x 14,6 x 2,9 cm
Poids :
667 g
Langue :
Anglais
Pays d'origine :
Grande Bretagne
How did people view mental health problems in the 18th century, and what do the attitudes of ordinary people to those afflicted tell about the society's values? This is a study of the daily experiences of those suffering mental impairments, and an exploration into the meaning of this for society.