The Politics of Madness

The State, Insanity and Society in England, 1845–1914

Nonfiction, Health & Well Being, Medical, Reference, History
Cover of the book The Politics of Madness by Joseph Melling, Bill Forsythe, Taylor and Francis
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: Joseph Melling, Bill Forsythe ISBN: 9781134417094
Publisher: Taylor and Francis Publication: April 18, 2006
Imprint: Routledge Language: English
Author: Joseph Melling, Bill Forsythe
ISBN: 9781134417094
Publisher: Taylor and Francis
Publication: April 18, 2006
Imprint: Routledge
Language: English

The discovery and treatment of insanity remains one of the most debated and discussed issues in social history.

Focusing on the second half of the nineteenth century, The Politics of Madness provides a new perspective on this important topic, based on research drawn from both local and national material. Within a social and cultural history of the English political and class order, it presents a fresh appraisal of the significance of the asylum in the decades following the creation of a national asylum system in 1845.

Arguing that the new asylums provided a meeting place for different social interests and aspirations, the text asserts that this then marked a transition in provincial power relations from the landed interests to the new coalition of professional, commercial and populist groups, which gained control of the public asylums at the end of the period surveyed.

View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart

The discovery and treatment of insanity remains one of the most debated and discussed issues in social history.

Focusing on the second half of the nineteenth century, The Politics of Madness provides a new perspective on this important topic, based on research drawn from both local and national material. Within a social and cultural history of the English political and class order, it presents a fresh appraisal of the significance of the asylum in the decades following the creation of a national asylum system in 1845.

Arguing that the new asylums provided a meeting place for different social interests and aspirations, the text asserts that this then marked a transition in provincial power relations from the landed interests to the new coalition of professional, commercial and populist groups, which gained control of the public asylums at the end of the period surveyed.

More books from Taylor and Francis

Cover of the book Edmund Spenser by Joseph Melling, Bill Forsythe
Cover of the book Cities and Solidarities by Joseph Melling, Bill Forsythe
Cover of the book Autobiography as Philosophy by Joseph Melling, Bill Forsythe
Cover of the book Nursing & Health Survival Guide: Palliative Care by Joseph Melling, Bill Forsythe
Cover of the book A History of Terrorism by Joseph Melling, Bill Forsythe
Cover of the book Cultural Entrepreneurship in Africa by Joseph Melling, Bill Forsythe
Cover of the book Lesson Study for Learning Community by Joseph Melling, Bill Forsythe
Cover of the book Law, Memory, Violence by Joseph Melling, Bill Forsythe
Cover of the book Human Rights and Gender Politics by Joseph Melling, Bill Forsythe
Cover of the book Architecture in an Age of Uncertainty by Joseph Melling, Bill Forsythe
Cover of the book The Origin Myths and Holy Places in the Old Testament by Joseph Melling, Bill Forsythe
Cover of the book Hume and the Enlightenment by Joseph Melling, Bill Forsythe
Cover of the book Childhood and Child Labour in Industrial England by Joseph Melling, Bill Forsythe
Cover of the book PJ Harvey and Music Video Performance by Joseph Melling, Bill Forsythe
Cover of the book Adult Education and Cultural Development by Joseph Melling, Bill Forsythe
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy