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The History of Bethlem (Paperback)
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The History of Bethlem (Paperback)
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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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