The suffering of women who didn't fit : 'madness' in Britain 1450-1950
Vaughan, David J.2018
Book
For over 500 years, women have suffered claims of mental decay solely on account of their gender. Frigid, insane, not quite there, a witch in sheep's clothing, labels that have cast her as the fragile species and destroyer of Man. This book reveals attitudes, ideas, and responses on what was to be done with 'mad women' in Britain.
Main title:
The suffering of women who didn't fit : 'madness' in Britain 1450-1950 / David J. Vaughan.
Author:
Vaughan, David J., author
Imprint:
Barnsley, South Yorkshire : Pen & Sword History, 2018.
Collation:
xxv, 166 pages, 16 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations (black and white) ; 24 cm
Notes:
Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:
9781526732293 (hbk)
Dewey class:
305.420941305.409
Language:
English
Subject:
BRN:
330070