The Most Solitary of Afflictions
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The Most Solitary of Afflictions by Andrew T Scull
Studies the evolution of the treatment of lunacy in England and Wales. The book traces what lies behind the transformations in social practices and beliefs, examining how institutional management of the mad came to replace traditional systems of family and local care.| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9780300050516 |
| ISBN 10 | 0300050518 |
| Title | The Most Solitary of Afflictions |
| Author | Andrew T Scull |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Yale University Press |
| Year published | 1993-06-23 |
| Number of pages | 460 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
| Note | Unavailable |