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Madness and Morals

Madness and Morals

Vieda Skultans

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Taylor & Francis Ltd
Año de edición:
2024
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Psicología
ISBN:
9781032254975
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First published in 1975, Madness and Morals presents the major preoccupations of nineteenth century society concerning insanity, its problems, and implications. In the introduction to the collection, Vieda Skultans traces developments and changes in the ideas about the insane and their treatment during the nineteenth century.

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