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Ueber Irrsein und Irrenanstalten.

Ueber Irrsein und Irrenanstalten.

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Medical ReferenceGerman HistoryMental Health

ISBN10: 1024884422
ISBN13: 9781024884425
Publisher: Hutson Street Press
Published: May 22 2025
Pages: 304
Weight: 1.33
Height: 0.69 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: German

Ueber Irrsein und Irrenanstalten (On Insanity and Asylums) by Heinrich Laehr, published in 1851, provides a detailed look into the understanding and treatment of mental illness in 19th-century Germany. This historical work explores the prevailing theories of insanity, offering insights into the conditions and practices within mental institutions of the time. Laehr's examination sheds light on the evolving approaches to psychiatric care and the social context surrounding mental health during this period. It is a valuable resource for historians of medicine, psychiatry, and German social history.

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