Madness and Civilization: A History of Insanity in the Age of ReasonIn this classic account of madness, Michel Foucault shows once and for all why he is one of the most distinguished European philosophers since the end of World War II. Madness and Civilization, Foucault's first book and his finest accomplishment, will change the way in which you think about society. Evoking shock, pity and fascination, it might also make you question the way you think about yourself |
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User Review - Bricker - LibraryThingI was expecting more of a case history/solid changes or advancements in diagnosis and treatment, that was not to be here. This book seems to be more of a pompous philosophical/societal review of ... Read full review
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User Review - breadhat - LibraryThingFour stars, I guess? I don't really know how to review something like this. There were several sections, including the conclusion, that I didn't feel I understood at all. And Foucault continues to ... Read full review
Contents
The Great Confinement | 35 |
The Insane | 61 |
Passion and Delirium | 80 |
Aspects of Madness | 111 |
Doctors and Patients | 151 |
The Great Fear | 189 |
The New Division | 210 |
The Birth of the Asylum | 229 |
CONCLUSION | 265 |
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| Title | Madness and Civilization: A History of Insanity in the Age of Reason Routledge classics |
| Author | Michel Foucault |
| Translated by | Richard Howard |
| Contributor | David Cooper |
| Edition | abridged, reprint, revised |
| Publisher | Psychology Press, 2001 |
| ISBN | 0415253853, 9780415253857 |
| Length | 282 pages |
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