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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book explores the history of the shifting perception of mental illness as it has been impacted by scientific discovery and the changing religious landscape in Europe and North America between the 11th to the 19th centuries. The author traces how the treatment of mental illness shifted from an approach that saw madness as stemming from demonic influences to a more compassionate medical model. This book also examines the rise and fall of a range of theories about mental illness, including the idea of insanity as divine possession, and the development of asylums and other institutions for the treatment of mental health. By providing thorough context and the evolution of ideas within a specific historical frame, this book will appeal to readers of history or religious studies; however, its accessibility and clear prose will make it of value to anyone with a more casual interest in the history of medical practice or the history of mental health treatment in the West. 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 9781334765605_0
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PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781334765605
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