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Explore the social history of madness in modern Britain and Ireland with this detailed historical account from Bloomsbury. Outside the Walls of the Asylum examines how insanity was managed outside formal institutions from 1750 to the present day. This text investigates the social construction of madness and its impact on women. It provides a deep look into the boarding out of lunatics by poor law authorities and the role of familial care in treating the insane. Readers will also learn about the practice of mental healing performed by general practitioners. This book serves as a significant resource for those studying public health, medical history, and the evolution of community-based care.

Key Features

This Bloomsbury publication explores the social history of madness in Britain and Ireland from 1750 to the present day.

The text examines the social construction of madness and its specific relationship to women throughout history.

Read about the historical boarding out of lunatics by poor law authorities as part of community care.

This book details the role of familial care and the various methods used for the treatment of the insane.

Learn about the historical practice of mental healing as conducted by general practitioners.

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paperback
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Amazon UK
Release Date
01 October 1999
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19 February 2007

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