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Colonialism and Transnational Psychiatry

The Development of an Indian Mental Hospital in British India, c. 1925-1940

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  • 296 pages
  • 11 hours of reading

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The book offers a detailed case study of a psychiatric institution set against the backdrop of early twentieth-century colonial rule. It examines patient statistics, medical treatments, and diagnoses, highlighting the process of 'indigenisation' or 'Indianisation' of colonial medical services. Additionally, it emphasizes the importance of international professional networks in shaping psychiatric care during this period, providing a nuanced understanding of the intersection between colonialism and mental health practices.

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Colonialism and Transnational Psychiatry, Waltraud Ernst

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2014
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