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100 1 _aHaslam, John,
_d1764-1844
245 1 0 _aMedical Jurisprudence as it Relates to Insanity, According to the Law of England
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2018
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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337 _acomputer
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_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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500 _aRelease date is 2018-02-27
508 _aProduced by Lisa Reigel and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
520 _a"Medical Jurisprudence as it Relates to Insanity, According to the Law of England" by John Haslam, M.D. is a scientific publication written in the early 19th century. The book delves into the intersection of medical knowledge and legal principles concerning the concept of insanity, particularly in the context of criminal behavior. Haslam aims to clarify the role of medical evidence in legal proceedings involving defendants who claim insanity as a defense, outlining the responsibilities of medical practitioners and the implications of their findings on the administration of justice. In his work, Haslam explores various aspects of insanity, discussing its manifestations, definitions, and the challenges faced by medical professionals when testifying in court. He emphasizes the complexities involved in distinguishing between sane and insane behavior, particularly when individuals are capable of rational thought on some topics while remaining deluded on others. The book further examines significant case studies that illustrate these complexities, such as the psychological profiles of those accused of crimes under delusions, as well as practical considerations for assessing a person's legal responsibility for their actions. Haslam's work remains a crucial resource for understanding the legal and medical nuances of insanity in the 19th century, providing a thorough examination of the obligations that medical experts have when interfacing with the legal system. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aMental illness -- Jurisprudence
653 _aInsanity (Law) -- Great Britain
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/56656
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