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_aHaslam, John, _d1764-1844 |
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_aObservations on Insanity : _bWith Practical Remarks on the Disease and an Account of the Morbid Appearances on Dissection |
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_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2011 |
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| 500 | _aRelease date is 2011-08-13 | ||
| 508 | _aProduced by The Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive.) | ||
| 520 | _a"Observations on Insanity" by John Haslam is a scientific publication written in the late 18th century. This work provides an analysis of mental disorders, drawing on practical observations from the author's experiences at Bethlem Hospital, a historic institution for the treatment of the insane. The book delves into various aspects of insanity, including definitions, symptoms, causes, and a detailed account of morbid appearances observed during dissections of patients who had died while insane. At the start of the publication, Haslam outlines his motivations for writing, including his desire to contribute to the understanding of mental disorders through his extensive experience with patients. He emphasizes the importance of accurately defining and observing the symptoms of insanity, critiquing previous definitions while proposing his own. The opening chapters set the stage for further exploration into the characteristics of different types of madness, the complexities surrounding its causes, and the varying outcomes for patients based on their conditions. Through a combination of firsthand accounts and analytical observations, Haslam aims to shed light on the nuances of insanity, ultimately serving both the academic community and the broader public's understanding of mental health. (This is an automatically generated summary.) | ||
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| 653 | _aMental illness | ||
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