An Enquiry Into the Causes Producing the Extraordinary Addition to the Number of Insane

Published in 1818, this groundbreaking work by William Saunders Hallaran challenged conventional notions of insanity and mental illness and advocated for more humane treatment of those suffering from mental disorders. Incorporating both Hallaran's personal observations and the latest medical knowledge of the time, this book helped pave the way for significant reform in the care of the mentally ill.
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