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The Mad Among Us: A History Of The Care Of Americas Mentally Ill,New
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Americans Want To Be Humane Toward The Mentally Ill, Yet We Have Always Been Divided About What Is Best For Them And For Society. Now, The Foremost Historian Of The Care Of The Mentally Ill Compellingly Recounts Our Various Attempts To Solve This Everpresent Dilemma.In The First Comprehensive Onevolume History Of The Treatment Of The Mentally Ill, Gerald Grob Begins With Colonial America, When Families And Local Communities Accepted Responsibility For Their Mentally Ill Members. Their Solutions Varied, From Confinement Under Lock And Key, To Granting Mentally Ill Persons A Wide Measure Of Autonomy. As American Society Grew Larger And More Complex, The First Mental Hospitals Were Created To Deal With Growing Numbers Of The Severely And Persistently Mentally Ill. Grob Brings To Life The Charismatic And Innovative Individuals Who Administered These Hospitals And Shows How They Were Successful At First In Providing Humane Care And Treatment.But Under The Pressure Of Too Many Patients And Too Few Resources, The Hospitals Subsequently Deteriorated Into Custodial Institutions, And Grob Charts This Transformation. He Traces The Growth Of The Psychiatric Profession, The Change Of The Mental Health Field During World War Il, And The Use Of Controversial Shock Therapies, Drugs, And Lobotomies. Mounting Criticism Of Some Of These Techniques And Of Mental Institutions As Inhumane Places Led To The Emptying Of The Hospitals And A New Emphasis On Community Care And Treatment.Americans Daily Encounter The Pitiful Sight Of Homeless, Mentally Ill People In The Streets Of Our Cities, And Wonder How It Came To Be This Way. Grob Shows That While Many Patients Benefited From The New Community Policies, There Arose A New Group Of Mentally Ill Substance Abusers Who Desperately Need Treatment But Who Resist It. He Argues That These People, And Not Deinstitutionalized Patients, Make Up Most Of The Disturbed Homeless Who Confront Us Today. Their Presence Demands New Solutions, And Grobs Definitive History Points The Way. It Is At Once An Indispensable Reference And A Call For A Humane And Balanced Policy In The Future.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'The Mad Among Us'? A: 'The Mad Among Us' explores the history of mental health care in America, highlighting the evolving attitudes and approaches toward the treatment of mentally ill individuals from colonial times to the present.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'The Mad Among Us' is Gerald N. Grob, a renowned historian specializing in the care and treatment of mentally ill individuals.
- Q: What time period does the book cover? A: 'The Mad Among Us' covers a comprehensive timeline beginning with colonial America, through the establishment of mental hospitals, to contemporary issues surrounding mental health care.
- Q: Is this book suitable for academic research? A: Yes, 'The Mad Among Us' serves as an indispensable reference for academic research on the history of mental health care and is suitable for students, researchers, and professionals in the field.
- Q: What are some key topics discussed in this book? A: Key topics include the initial care of the mentally ill by families, the establishment of mental hospitals, the impact of World War II on mental health, and the shift towards community care.
- Q: How many pages does this book have? A: 'The Mad Among Us' consists of 400 pages, providing a thorough exploration of the subject matter.
- Q: What is the condition of the book being sold? A: The book is listed in 'Very Good' condition, indicating it has been well cared for and shows minimal signs of wear.
- Q: What edition of the book is available? A: The available edition of 'The Mad Among Us' is the First Edition, published on February 21, 1994.
- Q: What kind of binding does this book have? A: 'The Mad Among Us' is available in hardcover binding, providing durability and a quality reading experience.
- Q: What is the significance of the book in today's context? A: 'The Mad Among Us' is significant as it addresses ongoing issues in mental health care, particularly regarding homeless individuals with mental illness and the need for new solutions and policies.