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The History of Bethlem

The History of Bethlem

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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.

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Jonathan Andrews, Asa Briggs, Roy Porter, Penny Tucker and Keir Waddington

Author Jonathan Andrews, Asa Briggs, Roy Porter, Penny Tucker, Keir Waddington
ISBN-13 9781136098604
Publisher Taylor & Francis
Publication Date 06/17/2013
Page Count 768 pages
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