Includes bibliographical references (p. 293-322) and index.
Contents:
11. Not so atypical. 1. Bedlam in medicine -- 2. The healing hand of kindness -- pt. 2. The darkest era (1900-1950). 3. Unfit to breed -- 4. Too much intelligence -- 5. Brain damage as miracle therapy -- pt. 3. Back to Bedlam (1950-1990s). 6. Modern-day alchemy -- 7. The patients' reality -- 8. The story we told ourselves -- 9. Shame of a nation -- 10. The Nuremberg Code doesn't apply here -- pt. 4. Mad medicine today (1990s-present). 11. Not so atypical.
Summary:
Based on exhaustive research culled from old patient medical records, historical accounts, and government documents, this haunting book raises important questions about our obligations to the mad, what it means to be "insane." and what we value most about the human mind.
This resource is supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act as administered by State Library of Iowa.