Bedlam - London and Its Mad

Informationen zum Autor Catharine Arnold read English at Cambridge and holds a further degree in psychology. A journalist, academic and popular historian, her previous books include the novel Lost Time, winner of a Betty Trask award, and the acclaimed Necropolis: London and Its Dead, Bedlam and City ofSin, the first three volumes of her 'London' series. She lives in Nottingham. Klappentext An informative and entertaining study of London's lunatic fringe, and how we have dealt with the mad among us from pre-history to the present day. "Everything you always wanted to know about perishing in London." --"Kirkus Reviews" on "Necropolis" Zusammenfassung An informative and entertaining study of London's lunatic fringe, and how we have dealt with the mad among us from pre-history to the present day.

Détails du produit

• Auteurs: Catharine Arnold, Arnold Catharine
• Edition: Simon & Schuster UK
• Langues: Anglais
• Format d'édition: Poche format B
• Sortie: 06.08.2009
• EAN: 9781847390004
• ISBN: 978-1-84739-000-4
• Pages: 320
• Dimensions: 130 mm x 200 mm x 22 mm
• Catégories: Littérature spécialisée > Histoire > Autres; London, Greater London, HISTORY / Social History, Social & cultural history, PSYCHOLOGY / Mental Health, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Human Services, Care of the mentally ill, Social and cultural history, Care of people with mental health issues