Medical And Legal Relations Of Madness: Showing A Cellular Theory Of Mind, And Of Nerve Force, And A

""The Medical and Legal Relations of Madness"" is a book written by Joshua Burgess in 1858. The book delves into the relationship between medicine and the law in regards to mental illness. Burgess presents his theory of the cellular nature of the mind and nerve force, as well as the role of vegetative vital force in mental illness. He discusses the legal implications of these theories and how they relate to the treatment of the mentally ill. The book provides a historical perspective on the understanding of mental illness and the legal framework surrounding it in the mid-19th century. It is a valuable resource for those interested in the history of psychiatry and the legal system's treatment of mental illness.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.