Lunacy, Law and Conscience, 1744-1845: The Social History of the Care of the Insane

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Routledge, Oct 8, 2013 - Social Science - 252 pages
First Published in 1998. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.
 

Contents

PREFACE
THE GROWTH OFPUBLIC CONCERN
THE FOUNDATION OF COUNTY ASYLUMS
THE SELECTCOMMITTEESOF181516 7 REFORMMOVEMENT181527 8 THE METROPOLITAN COMMISSIONERS
ASHLEY AND THE ACHIEVEMENT OF REFORM
EPILOGUE
CHANCERY LUNATICS
INDEX
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