Colonialism and transnational psychiatry : the development of an Indian mental hospital in British India, c. 1925-1940 / Waltraud Ernst.

Author
Ernst, Waltraud, 1955- [Browse]
Format
Book
Language
English
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London ; New York : Anthem Press, 2013.
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Anthem South Asian studies [More in this series]
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This book provides an in-depth case study of a psychiatric institution within the context of colonial rule during the early twentieth century. It focuses on patient statistics, medical treatments and diagnoses, and considers the 'indigenisation' or 'Indianisation' of the colonial medical services and the significance of international professional networks.
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Includes bibliographical references and index.
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Electronic reproduction. New York Available via World Wide Web.
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  • 9780857280800 ((electronic bk.))
  • 0857280805 ((electronic bk.))
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  • 99955958387
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