Publisher's Synopsis
In 1887 the pioneering reporter faked dementia and had herself committed to an insane asylum. This account of her incarceration shocked readers and led to a nationwide reexamination of conditions and practices in asylums.
Dover edition
Paperback (31 Oct 2019)
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In 1887 the pioneering reporter faked dementia and had herself committed to an insane asylum. This account of her incarceration shocked readers and led to a nationwide reexamination of conditions and practices in asylums.
ISBN: | 9780486835440 |
Publisher: | Dover Publications Inc |
Imprint: | Search Press |
Pub date: | 31 Oct 2019 |
Edition: | Dover edition |
DEWEY: | 362.2109747 |
DEWEY edition: | 23 |
Language: | English |
Number of pages: | 88 |
Weight: | 124g |
Height: | 126mm |
Width: | 201mm |
Spine width: | 19mm |