Mental Defectives: Their History, Treatment And Training (1904) (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781167136733)

Mental Defectives: Their History, Treatment And Training is a book written by Martin W. Barr in 1904. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the history, treatment, and training of individuals with mental disabilities. The author explores the social and cultural attitudes towards mental illness during the late 19th and early 20th centuries, as well as the medical and psychological theories that shaped the treatment of mental disabilities at the time.The book also delves into the various methods of treatment and training that were used to help mentally disabled individuals, including institutionalization, education, and vocational training. Barr examines the different types of mental disabilities and provides case studies to illustrate the challenges faced by individuals with these conditions.Overall, Mental Defectives: Their History, Treatment And Training offers a valuable insight into the early history of mental health care and the evolving attitudes towards mental illness. It is a fascinating read for anyone interested in the history of psychology, medicine, and social welfare.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Martin W. Barr
ISBN-10: 116713673X
ISBN-13: 9781167136733
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 470
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.89lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 1.19d