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Book Synopsis: The phenomenon of false allegations of mental illness is as old as our first interactions as human beings. Every one of us has described some other person as crazy or insane, and most all of us have had periods, moments at least, of madness. But it took the confluence of the law and medical science, mad-doctors, alienists, priests and barristers, to raise the matter to a level of “science,” capable of being used by conniving relatives, “designing families” and scheming neighbors to destroy people who found themselves in the way, people whose removal could provide their survivors with money or property or other less frivolous benefits. Girl Interrupted is only a recent example. And reversing this sort of diagnosis and incarceration became increasingly more difficult, as even the most temperate attempt to leave these “homes” or “hospitals” was deemed “crazy.” Kept in a madhouse, one became a little mad, as Jack Nicholson and Ken Kesey explain in One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest. In this sadly terrifying, emotionally moving, and occasionally hilarious book, twelve cases of contested lunacy are offered as examples of the shifting arguments regarding what constituted sanity and insanity. They offer unique insight into the fears of sexuality, inherited madness, greed and fraud, until public feeling shifted and turned against the rising alienists who would challenge liberty and freedom of people who were perhaps simply “difficult,” but were turned into victims of this unscrupulous trade. This fascinating book is filled with stories almost impossible to believe but wildly engaging, a book one will not soon forget.
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Looking for a book that will challenge your perceptions of sanity and madness? Look no further than "Inconvenient People: Lunacy, Liberty and the Mad-Doctors in England." This captivating book explores the phenomenon of false allegations of mental illness throughout history. You'll discover that we've all encountered moments of madness and labeled others as crazy, but when the law and medical science become involved, lives can be irreparably destroyed. Don't miss out on this eye-opening examination of the dark side of human nature. Get your copy today and delve into the shocking stories that will leave you spellbound.
Prepare to be riveted by "Inconvenient People: Lunacy, Liberty and the Mad-Doctors in England." This book exposes the conniving relatives, scheming neighbors, and "designing families" who have used false allegations of mental illness to gain power and wealth. Drawing upon twelve gripping case studies, this book unravels the blurred line between sanity and insanity throughout history. As you turn the pages, you'll be taken on an emotional rollercoaster, encountering tales of inherited madness, greed, and fraud. Through these stories, you'll gain a unique perspective on the fears that have driven society's perception of mental health. Don't miss your chance to uncover the shocking truth - order your copy now and immerse yourself in this thought-provoking journey.
Enter the dark world of contested lunacy with "Inconvenient People: Lunacy, Liberty and the Mad-Doctors in England." This spellbinding book sheds light on the insidious tactics used to incarcerate and manipulate individuals for personal gain. Explore the stories of those deemed "difficult" by society, who were stripped of their liberty and locked away in madhouses. Discover how even the most reasonable attempts to escape these institutions were deemed "crazy." Like something out of a movie, the author paints a haunting picture of life inside these asylums, ensuring you won't be able to put this book down. Prepare to be captivated, horrified, and occasionally amused as you journey through the astonishing trials of those held captive by this unscrupulous trade. Don't wait to experience this unforgettable tale - order your copy now and be transported to a world you won't soon forget.
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