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Convinced that he had uncovered the single source of psychosis, Henry Cotton, superintendent of the Trenton State Hospital, New Jersey, launched a ruthless campaign to 'eliminate the perils of pus infection'. This book reconstructs a nightmarish, cautionary chapter in modern psychiatry when professionals failed to police themselves.

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"'Scull writes an exemplary narrative - reminding us that today's respected clinician can still easily become tomorrow's mad scientist.' Michael Moorcock, Daily Telegraph 'Madhouse is fascinating. Scull's detection is impressive; it extends over years.' Hugh Freeman, Times Literary Supplement 'A brilliant piece of medical scholarship...' The Irish Times"

Madhouse A Tragic Tale of Megalomania and Modern

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    Publisher: Yale University Press
    Publication Date: 23/09/2007
    ISBN13: 9780300126709, 978-0300126709
    ISBN10: 0300126700
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    Medical specialties, branches of medicine Psychiatry

    Description

    Book Synopsis
    Convinced that he had uncovered the single source of psychosis, Henry Cotton, superintendent of the Trenton State Hospital, New Jersey, launched a ruthless campaign to 'eliminate the perils of pus infection'. This book reconstructs a nightmarish, cautionary chapter in modern psychiatry when professionals failed to police themselves.

    Trade Review
    "'Scull writes an exemplary narrative - reminding us that today's respected clinician can still easily become tomorrow's mad scientist.' Michael Moorcock, Daily Telegraph 'Madhouse is fascinating. Scull's detection is impressive; it extends over years.' Hugh Freeman, Times Literary Supplement 'A brilliant piece of medical scholarship...' The Irish Times"

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