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Madness: A Brief History Paperback – 1 May 2003

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  1. ISBN-10
    0192802674
  2. ISBN-13
    978-0192802675
  3. Edition
    1st
  4. Publisher
    Oxford University Press UK
  5. Publication date
    1 May 2003
  6. Language
    English
  7. Dimensions
    17.27 x 1.7 x 12.14 cm
  8. Print length
    256 pages
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Well illustrated and constructed, this is a masterful and moving book written in pellucid prose. Its brevity belies its weight ― Ross Leckie, The Times (Play)

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`Review from previous edition brief but fruitfully dense ' The Guardian `It's a superbly written, intelligent, accessible book...a book that so brilliantly digest a huge and complex issue' Ludovic Hunter-Tilney `a fascinating history...Porter is a highly compassionate writer' Sinclair McKay, Daily Telegraph `useful and readable mini-history' New Statesman `Porter knows how to keep us reading . . . this brisk account is the perfect introduction, not least because it leaves you wanting more' Yorkshire Post `This well-constructed, finely written book,succinct and well-illustrated, is a handy manual for those who are in search of a quick reminder of the evolving history of madness' Literary Review `He has the perfect technique for a small book on a big subject, threading minute evidence, well-told stories and reflections through the fabric of masterly generalisation' The Times

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Oxford University Press UK; 1st edition (1 May 2003)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 256 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0192802674
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0192802675
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 17.27 x 1.7 x 12.14 cm
  • Customer Reviews:
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