Mad Tales from the Raj

Colonial Psychiatry in South Asia, 1800-58

Autori

• Waltraud Ernst

Parametri

• 174 pagine
• 7 ore di lettura

• Razza, Razzismo

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The book offers an in-depth analysis of the British approach to mental illness during the East India Company's governance in India, examining the perspectives of both colonizers and the colonized. It highlights the historical context and implications of mental health care practices, reflecting on the cultural and social dynamics of the period. This revised edition enriches the original work with new insights and expanded content, making it a significant resource for understanding colonial attitudes toward mental health.

Lingua: Inglese

Pubblicato: 2010

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