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Best books to learn The history of psychiatry and asylums, in order
Psychiatry's history is unusually contested — historians, clinicians and former patients tell it in incompatible ways, and the disagreement is itself part of the subject.
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Best Books on the History of Psychiatry and Asylums, in Reading Order
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Frequently asked questions
- How should I approach learning the history of psychiatry and asylums?
- Psychiatry's history is unusually contested — historians, clinicians and former patients tell it in incompatible ways, and the disagreement is itself part of the subject.
- What's a good book to start the history of psychiatry and asylums with?
- A strong starting point is The Myth of Mental Illness by Thomas Stephen Szasz. The ordered reading paths above show exactly where it fits and what to read next.
- What should I read after the history of psychiatry and asylums?
- Once you have the fundamentals, explore closely related subjects like The history of the English language, The history of oil, Video game history & culture.