Routledge Abnormal Children by Bernard Hollander - Routledge Psychology

Explore a historical perspective on child development with Abnormal Children by Bernard Hollander. Originally published in 1916, this work by the London-based psychiatrist offers a look into the nervous defects of children and the various forms of mental and moral deficiency that can occur from infancy up to the age of twenty-one. This book examines both the subnormal and supernormal child, investigating the causes of abnormality as understood in its time. Hollander suggests methods for educating children to help minimize defects and maximize their individual abilities. It serves as a significant historical text for those studying the evolution of psychology and pediatric care. Part of the Psychology Revivals series from Routledge, this title provides researchers, educators, and medical officers with a window into early 20th-century psychiatric thought and the historical approach to child mental health.