London and its Asylums, 1888-1914

Focusing on the pivotal year of 1888 and the Local Government Act, the book examines how political shifts influenced mental health care management as democratically elected bodies took charge. Set against the backdrop of pre-World War I London, it delves into the interplay between mental health institutions and broader societal issues, including finance, welfare, and immigration. By connecting local policies to international debates, it reveals the complex relationships between mental health strategies and prevailing ideological priorities of the time.