Inconvenient People: Lunacy, Liberty and the Mad-Doctors in England
by Sarah Wise
A historical account of 19th-century England's lunacy laws and the doctors who enforced them.
About This Book
This book examines the history of lunacy laws and mental health practices in 19th-century England.
It explores the roles of medical professionals and the impact of legal frameworks on individuals labeled as insane.
The narrative draws on historical records to present the social and institutional context of the period.
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