A Mad People's History of Madness by Dale Peterson

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Summary

This anthology of writings by mad and allegedly mad people is a comprehensive overview of the history of mental illness for the past five hundred years-from the viewpoint of the patients themselves.

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A Mad People's History of Madness by Dale Peterson

This anthology of writings by mad and allegedly mad people is a comprehensive overview of the history of mental illness for the past five hundred years-from the viewpoint of the patients themselves.

Dale Peterson is the author of several books, including Storyville, USA and Jane Goodall: The Woman Who Redefined Man, a New York Times Notable Book of the Year.

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ISBN 13 9780822953319
ISBN 10 0822953315
Title A Mad People's History of Madness
Author Dale Peterson
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher University of Pittsburgh Press
Year published 1982-03-15
Number of pages 384
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.