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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the establishment and early years of the Southern California State Asylum for the Insane and Inebriates in the late 19th century. It offers a detailed account of the asylum's operations, finances, and the challenges faced during its initial years. The author meticulously documents the asylum's development, from the construction of its buildings and infrastructure to the implementation of treatment programs for patients. The narrative provides a glimpse into the medical practices and societal attitudes towards mental health during this period. The challenges of securing funding, managing resources, and providing adequate care for a growing patient population are explored. The book also sheds light on the asylum's efforts to create a therapeutic environment for patients, including the utilization of patient labor, recreational activities, and religious services. The book's insights into the early history of mental health care in Southern California offer valuable lessons for understanding the evolution of this field. The challenges and successes faced by the asylum's administrators and medical staff provide a window into the complexities of treating mental illness in a time of limited resources and evolving scientific understanding. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9780332402772_0
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