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100 1 _aTuke, Daniel Hack,
_d1827-1895
245 1 0 _aChapters in the History of the Insane in the British Isles
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2010
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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500 _aRelease date is 2010-02-05
508 _aProduced by Jonathan Ingram, S.D., and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by the Bibliothèque nationale de France (BnF/Gallica) at http://gallica.bnf.fr)
520 _a"Chapters in the History of the Insane in the British Isles" by Daniel Hack Tuke is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The work provides a detailed exploration of the treatment of the insane throughout British history, focusing particularly on key institutions such as Bethlem Hospital and the York Retreat. It aims to shed light on the evolution of perceptions and treatments related to mental health, contrasting past practices with the more humane approaches advocated for in Tuke's time. At the start of the book, the author sets the stage by discussing the various methods of treating mental illness in historical contexts, particularly during early medieval times. He highlights the blend of medical practices and superstitions that defined the treatment of the insane among the Saxon people, citing various herbal remedies alongside exorcisms believed to cure demonic possession. Tuke delves into ancient texts, presenting fascinating recipes for potions and physical treatments employed in the past, while also recounting historical anecdotes related to the treatment and perception of individuals deemed "lunatics." Through this introduction, Tuke effectively outlines the scholarly journey that will unfold throughout the book, where he seeks to educate readers about the often grim past of mental health care and its implications for contemporary society. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aMentally ill -- Care
653 _aPsychiatric hospitals -- Great Britain
653 _aMental health laws -- Great Britain
653 _aMental illness -- Great Britain
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/31185
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