Description: Explore the chilling narrative of America's historic insane asylums with Carla Yanni's "Architecture of Madness." This compelling read delves into the architectural and cultural history, revealing the dark side of mental health care and policy. Published in 2007 by the University of Minnesota Press, this text offers a poignant glimpse into the past, examining the medical, psychological, and political aspects of the asylums through a meticulous analysis of their design and purpose.With a perfect format measuring 11 by 8.5 inches, this 256-page paperback is an invaluable resource for scholars and enthusiasts of psychopathology, psychiatry, and social services. The book's detailed exploration of the subject area makes it an essential addition to any collection focused on the intersection of architecture, landscape, and American culture.
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Number of Pages: 256 Pages
Language: English
Publication Name: Architecture of Madness : Insane Asylums in the United States
Publisher: University of Minnesota Press
Subject: Public Policy / Social Services & Welfare, Psychopathology / General, Psychiatry / General, History / General
Publication Year: 2007
Item Height: 1.1 in
Type: Textbook
Item Weight: 29.3 Oz
Item Length: 11 in
Author: Carla Yanni
Subject Area: Political Science, Architecture, Psychology, Medical
Series: Architecture, Landscape and Amer Culture Ser.
Item Width: 8.5 in
Format: Perfect
