'Unfortunate Folk': Essays on Mental Health Treatment 1863-1992 by Barbara Brookes & Jane Thomson
$30.00
Secondhand paperback very good condition. Published by University of Otago Press, 2001. This book presents a collection of essays exploring the history of mental health treatment in New Zealand and beyond, spanning the period from 1863 to 1992. It delves into various aspects of care and societal attitudes towards individuals with mental illness, offering critical historical perspectives. The volume is edited by Barbara Brookes and Jane Thomson.
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Type: NON FICTION
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