Negotiating insanity in the southeast of Ireland, 1820-1900

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Focusing on the interactions between local medical, lay, and legal systems with the asylum framework in nineteenth-century Ireland, this book offers a nuanced view of societal attitudes toward mental illness. It goes beyond asylums to examine the influence of the Irish poor law, petty session courts, and medical dispensaries on care provision. By analyzing the Carlow asylum district, it provides valuable insights into the experiences of patients and staff, making it a significant resource for both undergraduate and postgraduate studies.