D Hack Tuke George H Savage (23 results)

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book presents a comprehensive historical analysis of the legal framework surrounding mental health in Scotland since the pivotal Lunacy Act of 1857, highlighting ongoing efforts to reform and modernize the system. The author traces the evolution of the legislation, focusing on the…

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. In the nineteenth-century, insanity and spasmodic asthma were believed to be separate conditions. However, this book presents several case studies that demonstrate an occasional connection between the two, such that the presence of one condition alternates with the absence of the other…

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book explores the history of madness through the lens of cultural perceptions and societal attitudes towards insanity. The author traces the evolution of our understanding of mental illness, from ancient beliefs in demonic possession to the rise of scientific approaches in the 19t…