A Memoir of John Conolly Comprising a Sketch of the Treatment of the Insane in Europe and America |
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| Author:
| Clark, James |
| Series title: | Cambridge Library Collection - History of Medicine Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-1-108-06249-7 |
| Publication Date: | Jun 2013 |
| Publisher: | Cambridge University Press
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| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | USD $46.99 |
Book Description:
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This 1869 biography of John Conolly (1794-1866), a pioneer in the humane treatment of the mentally ill, seeks to garner further institutional and international support for reform. Advocating the use of moral suasion and discipline over physical restraint, Conolly's work was initially controversial but eventually accepted and applauded.
This 1869 biography of John Conolly (1794-1866), a pioneer in the humane treatment of the mentally ill, seeks to garner further institutional and international support for reform. Advocating the use of moral suasion and discipline over physical restraint, Conolly's work was initially controversial but eventually accepted and applauded.