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America's Care of the Mentally Ill : A Photographic History by David W. Hathcox III and William E. Baxter (1994, Hardcover)
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America's Care of the Mentally Ill : A Photographic History, Hardcover by Baxter, William E.; Hathcox, David W., ISBN 0880485396, ISBN-13 9780880485395, Brand New, Free shipping in the US America's Care of the Mentally Ill: A Photographic History tells the story of our nation's care of the mentally ill, starting from the 18th century, through the birth of the American Psychiatric Association and hospital-based care in 1844, up to the present.
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Product Identifiers
PublisherAmerican Psychiatric Association Publishing
ISBN-100880485396
ISBN-139780880485395
eBay Product ID (ePID)550392
Product Key Features
Number of Pages156 Pages
Publication NameAmerica's Care of the Mentally Ill : a Photographic History
LanguageEnglish
SubjectMental Health, Psychiatry / General
Publication Year1994
FeaturesLimited Edition
TypeTextbook
AuthorDavid W. Hathcox III, William E. Baxter
Subject AreaPsychology, Medical
FormatHardcover
Dimensions
Item Height0.5 in
Item Weight32.1 Oz
Item Length12 in
Item Width9 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceScholarly & Professional
LCCN93-048732
Reviews"The book is richly illustrated with treasures from numerous archives. The compilation of these materials in one book creates an important resource for educators and professionals with an interest in the care of the mentally ill."- Michael J. Vergare, M.D., Associate Chairman, Albert Einstein Medical Center, "This book is a valuable addition to the library of anyone who is interested in the history of medicine and social policy."- JAMA, " America's Care of the Mentally Ill brings together under one cover a large number of rare and hitherto inaccessible photographs that illuminate the changes in the ways in which American society has dealt with the problems posed by the presence of large numbers of severely and chronically mentally ill persons."- Gerald N. Grob, Ph.D., Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey
Dewey Edition20
Grade FromCollege Graduate Student
IllustratedYes
Dewey Decimal362.2/0973
Edition DescriptionLimited
Table Of ContentIntroduction. Almshouses, jails, and the streets. Beginnings of institutional care. Numbers. Changes. Decline. Coming full circle: halfway houses, jails, and the streets. Notes on the photographs. Bibliography.
SynopsisAmerica's Care of the Mentally Ill: A Photographic History tells the story of our nation's care of the mentally ill, starting from the 18th century, through the birth of the American Psychiatric Association and hospital-based care in 1844, up to the present., America's Care of the Mentally Ill: A Photographic History tells the story of our nation's care of the mentally ill, starting from the 18th century, through the birth of the American Psychiatric Association and hospital-based care in 1844, up to the present. This engrossing book is the first ever photographic volume depicting the history of the care of the mentally ill in the United States and the development of state mental hospitals. Assembled by William E. Baxter, M.A., M.S., Director of the APA Library and Archives, and David W. Hathcox III, M.A., a freelance photographer, this extensive volume is culled from a variety of sources, including the APA's collection of rare photographs. America's Care of the Mentally Ill: A Photographic History begins with the plight of the mentally ill in the 18th century. It continues through the many reform movements of the 19th century and the evolution of the state mental hospital system. The book ends with a description of the 20th century's rapid advances in treatments, and the demise of the state mental hospital., This volume of photographs depicts the history of America's care of the mentally ill and the development of state mental hospitals. The text begins with the plight of the mentally ill in the 18th century and ends with a description of the 20th-century's rapid advances in treatment.
LC Classification NumberRC443.B38 1994
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