Reform in the Treatment of the Insane (Classic Reprint): Early History of the Retreat, York; Its Objects and Influence, With a Report of the Celebrations of Its Centenary - Couverture souple

Tuke, Daniel Hack

 
9781334110788: Reform in the Treatment of the Insane (Classic Reprint): Early History of the Retreat, York; Its Objects and Influence, With a Report of the Celebrations of Its Centenary

Synopsis

Explore how York’s Retreat helped shape humane care for the insane and sparked a global reform movement.

This book traces the origins, ideas, and international influence of York’s reform. It presents how compassion, non‑restraint, and practical care transformed treatment in the late 18th and 19th centuries.

Readers will see the connections between York and other reforms in Europe and America, and learn why this institution became a model for modern psychiatric care.

  • Origins of the Retreat and its guiding principles
  • Key figures and their lasting impact on humane treatment
  • Interactions with international peers and the spread of reforms
  • Reflection on progress and the ongoing balance between kindness and care

Ideal for readers of medical history and anyone curious about the roots of humane care.

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