Madness and Civilization
A History of Insanity in the Age of Reason
Michel Foucault
Explore the evolution of perceptions and treatment of madness in the West from the late Middle Ages to the 19th century. Michel Foucault traces the transition from madness being a normalized aspect of society to being seen as a threat, resulting in the construction of asylums and social separation.
Publish Date
1988-11-28T00:00:00.000Z
1988-11-28T00:00:00.000Z
first published in 1961
Goodreads Rating
4.09
ISBN
8601401171874
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