Lunacy in India - Paperback

About The Book: The primary goals of this book encompass three key facets: firstly, to offer a comprehensive overview of the condition of individuals with mental disorders in India and the various treatment alternatives available; secondly, to emphasize the significant role of toxaemias as contributing factors in a considerable portion of such cases, underlining the substantial advantages that arise from recognizing this aspect within our therapeutic strategies; and lastly, to record insights that have emerged from a diverse and extensive experience spanning nearly two decades in the Eastern context, which may potentially captivate the realm of psychiatry. Achieving these objectives has required a multifaceted exploration of the concept of insanity. Throughout this endeavor, the Author's focus has centered on catering to the requirements of the medical and legal sectors in India. About The Author: Alexander William Overbeck-Wright (1879-1938), a British psychiatrist, notably served as the superintendent of Agra's mental hospital and lectured at medical institutions in Lucknow and Agra. He authored "Mental Derangements in India" (1912) and "Lunacy in India" (1921), a well-regarded work on colonial psychiatry. Overbeck-Wright's career origins in "medical psychology" led him to the Indian Medical Service (IMS), and he gained expertise at the Royal Victoria Hospital. He emphasized that mental disease manifestations in Europeans and Indians were similar, and hereditary predisposition and external factors caused mental illness. "Lunacy in India" aimed to improve conditions for India's mentally ill and provided a culturally sensitive definition of insanity, considering local standards. Although his works have been studied individually, a comprehensive analysis and comparison remain unexplored. The Title 'Lunacy in India written/authored/edited by A. W. Overbeck-Wright', published in the year 2023. The ISBN 9788121284721 is assigned to the Paperback version of this title.