Mad, bad and sad
Subtitle: a history of women and the mind doctors from 1800 to the present
By: Lisa Appignanesi.
Publisher: Virago
Published: 2008
Place of publication: London
Language: eng
Number of pages: 540
ISBN-13: 9781844082339
Subjects: Women -- Mental health -- History -- 19th century.; Women -- Mental health -- History -- 20th century.; Psychiatry -- History -- 19th century.; Psychiatry -- History -- 20th century.
Description: A brave and brilliantly researched study of the relationship between women, mental illness and the 'Psy' professions. Exploding misconceptions and bringing new theories to light, this is a startling work from an acclaimed novelist and writer.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. [512]-520) and index.