Rules and Regulations of the Insane Asylum of California (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781023189880)

Delve into the inner workings of 19th-century mental healthcare with "Rules and Regulations of the Insane Asylum of California." Originally prescribed by the Resident Physician on August 1, 1861, this meticulously reproduced text offers a rare glimpse into the daily life and institutional rules governing the Stockton State Hospital, one of California's earliest psychiatric facilities.

Explore the historical context of mental health treatment as it was understood and practiced in the mid-1800s. This document provides invaluable insight into the legal and social frameworks surrounding psychiatric care, reflecting the attitudes and approaches to mental illness prevalent at the time.

A crucial resource for those studying medical history, social work, or the evolution of mental health institutions, "Rules and Regulations of the Insane Asylum of California" sheds light on a critical era in the development of psychiatric medicine. This historical record will be of particular interest to anyone concerned with the history of asylums, institutional care, and the broader landscape of mental health in America.

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Author: Stockton State Hospital
ISBN-10: 1023189887
ISBN-13: 9781023189880
Publisher: Anson Street Press
Language: English
Published: 03/28/2025
Pages: 56
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.20lbs
Size: 9.21h x 6.14w x 0.12d