Madness in America: Cultural and Medical Perceptions of Mental Illness Before 1914

by Lynn Gamwell, Nancy Tomes

Drawing on a rich array of sources, Lynn Gamwell and Nancy Tomes explore the historical roots of American's understanding of madness in this lavishly illustrated book.

Genres: History, Nonfiction, Psychology, Mental Illness, Medical, Sociology, Mental Health

182 pages, Hardcover

First published May 1, 1995

Reviews

[Frank Spencer · Rating 4 out of 5]

Lots of good illustratios

[Jennifer · Rating 4 out of 5]

A look at how mental illness was viewed and treated in the US from colonization to 1912, including Native American and African American perspectives.