Mystical Bedlam

Madness, Anxiety and Healing in Seventeenth-Century England

Autori

• Michael Macdonald

Parametri

• 344 pagine
• 13 ore di lettura

• Letteratura britannica
• Psicologia
• Saggistica
• Scienza
• Storia

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Focusing on the social history of insanity in early seventeenth-century England, this book provides an in-depth analysis of Richard Napier's records. It delves into the perceptions and treatments of mental illness during that era, offering insights into the cultural and societal attitudes towards insanity. Through Napier's detailed accounts, the narrative uncovers the complexities surrounding mental health and its implications in historical context.

Lingua: Inglese

Pubblicato: 2008

(In brossura)