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Colony Treatment of the Insane and Other Defectives

Colony Treatment of the Insane and Other Defectives

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Medical ReferencePoverty & Social Work

ISBN10: 1023444232
ISBN13: 9781023444231
Publisher: Anson Street Press
Published: Mar 29 2025
Pages: 22
Weight: 0.10
Height: 0.05 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English

Colony Treatment of the Insane and Other Defectives by Patrick Livingston Murphy offers a crucial glimpse into the history of mental health treatment in the United States. Focusing on psychiatric hospital care in North Carolina, this work examines the principles and practices of colony treatment, a method employed in asylums during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

Delve into the social sciences through the lens of early psychiatry. Murphy's exploration provides valuable insights into the evolution of approaches to mental health and the lives of individuals within these institutions. This meticulously prepared print edition makes accessible a historical text vital for understanding the development of psychiatric care and social work perspectives on mental health. A compelling read for anyone interested in the history of mental health, asylum practices, and the social context surrounding the treatment of defectives.

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