The History of Bethlem
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Format
Paperback / Softback
ISBN-10
0415867533
ISBN-13
9780415867535
Publisher
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Imprint
Routledge
Country of Manufacture
GB
Country of Publication
GB
Publication Date
Sep 9th, 2013
Print length
766 Pages
Weight
1,348 grams
Dimensions
24.40 x 17.60 x 4.30 cms
Product Classification:
Social & cultural historyDisability: social aspectsCare of the mentally ill
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The History of Bethlem is a scholarly history of this key establishment, looking at Bethlem's role within the caring institutions in the context of the history of Britain, London, hospitals and psychiatry.
Bethlem Hospital, popularly known as "Bedlam", is a unique institution. Now seven hundred and fifty years old, it has been continuously involved in the care of the mentally ill in London since at least the 1400s. As such it has a strong claim to be the oldest foundation in Europe with an unbroken history of sheltering and treating the mentally disturbed. During this time, Bethlem has transcended locality to become not only a national and international institution, but in many ways, a cultural and literary myth.
The History of Bethlem is a scholarly history of this key establishment by distinguished authors, including Asa Briggs and Roy Porter. Based upon extensive research of the hospital''s archives, the book looks at Bethlem''s role within the caring institutions of London and Britain, and provides a long overdue re-evaluation of its place in the history of psychiatry.
The History of Bethlem is a scholarly history of this key establishment by distinguished authors, including Asa Briggs and Roy Porter. Based upon extensive research of the hospital''s archives, the book looks at Bethlem''s role within the caring institutions of London and Britain, and provides a long overdue re-evaluation of its place in the history of psychiatry.
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