The Institutional Care Of The Insane V3, Part 1: In The United States And Canada (1916) (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781167252372)

The book titled ""The Institutional Care Of The Insane V3, Part 1: In The United States And Canada (1916)"" is written by Henry Mills Hurd. It is a comprehensive study of the institutional care of the mentally ill in the United States and Canada. The book is divided into three volumes, with this being the first part of the third volume.The author, Hurd, was a prominent psychiatrist and medical historian who played a significant role in the development of mental health care in the United States. In this book, he provides a detailed account of the history and evolution of institutional care for the mentally ill in both countries.The book covers a wide range of topics related to the care of the mentally ill, including the history of asylums, the development of psychiatric hospitals, the role of medical professionals in the treatment of mental illness, and the challenges faced by patients and their families. Hurd also provides an in-depth analysis of the different approaches to mental health care in the United States and Canada, highlighting the similarities and differences between the two countries.Overall, ""The Institutional Care Of The Insane V3, Part 1: In The United States And Canada (1916)"" is an important historical document that sheds light on the evolution of mental health care in North America. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of psychiatry and the treatment of mental illness.Also Authored By Charles W. Pilgrim, G. Alder Blumer, And T. J. W. Burgess.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: Henry Mills Hurd, William Francis Drewry, Richard Dewey
ISBN-10: 1167252373
ISBN-13: 9781167252372
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 724
Format: Paperback
Weight: 2.10lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 1.45d