Kentucky's First Asylum

A Saga of the People and Practices

Autori

• Alma Wynelle Deese

Parametri

• 428 pagine
• 15 ore di lettura

• Salute & Medicina

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Focusing on the historical context, the book delves into the origins and evolution of Kentucky's first asylum, revealing its initial purpose as a care facility for society's vulnerable. Alma Wynelle Deese examines the Eastern Kentucky Asylum's establishment, highlighting the key figures involved in its development, including contributions to a medical school and law department. The narrative sheds light on how perceptions of asylums shifted over time, offering insights into the complexities of mental health care in the 19th century.

Lingua: Inglese

Pubblicato: 2012

(In brossura)