A Treatise on Insanity, in Which Are Contained the Principles of a New and More Practical Nosology of Maniacal Disorders Than Has Yet Been Offered to the Public (Classic Reprint) - Couverture souple

Pinel, Philippe

9781332285617: A Treatise on Insanity, in Which Are Contained the Principles of a New and More Practical Nosology of Maniacal Disorders Than Has Yet Been Offered to the Public (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10 : 1332285619 ISBN 13 : 9781332285617

Editeur : Forgotten Books, 2018

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A Treatise on Insanity offers a practical, historical study of mental disorders, with case histories and early skull studies to illuminate diagnosis and care. This edition distills the author’s principles, procedures, and observations from public and private practice, including plates that illustrate craniology related to mental derangement.

This book gathers the central ideas about how insanity was understood and treated in its time. It explains a methodical approach to classification, moral and medical management, and the life among patients in lunatic asylums. The work combines theoretical discussion with real cases to show how ideas were applied in practice.

Clear explanations of early nosology for mental derangements, including melancholia, mania, dementia, and ideotism.

Discussion of moral treatment, coercion, confinement, and the role of environment in patient care.

Illustrative plates and examinations that connect cranial observations with mental states.

Examines medical methods, diagnoses, and the evolution of treatment approaches in asylums.

Ideal for readers of medical history, psychiatry students, and anyone interested in the origins of modern approaches to insanity and patient care.

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�diteur: Forgotten Books
Date d'�dition: 2018
Langue: anglais
ISBN 10: 1332285619
ISBN 13: 9781332285617
Reliure: Broch�
Nombre de pages: 352
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A Treatise on Insanity (Classic Reprint)

Philippe Pinel

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ISBN 10 : 1332285619 ISBN 13 : 9781332285617

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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the perplexing realm of insanity, exploring its various forms and offering insights into its treatment. The author meticulously examines historical approaches to understanding and managing this debilitating condition, from the ancient Greek theories of Hippocrates and Aretaeus to the prevailing beliefs of the Middle Ages and the dawn of scientific inquiry. The book explores the complex interplay between mental and physical states, challenging the common assumption that insanity is solely a result of brain pathology. The author emphasizes the significance of moral treatment, advocating for a humane and compassionate approach to caring for the mentally ill. Drawing upon their own extensive experience as a physician at the Asylum de Bicetre, the author details a system of moral management that seeks to address the emotional and psychological needs of patients. The book emphasizes the importance of understanding individual patients, fostering a sense of order within institutions, and providing a nurturing environment conducive to healing. The book's detailed account of the author's observations and practical strategies for treating insanity offers a valuable historical perspective on a subject that remains shrouded in mystery and stigma. 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 r�f. du vendeur 9781332285617_0

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