From Idiocy to Mental Deficiency

About “From Idiocy to Mental Deficiency”

From Idiocy to Mental Deficiency is a collection of nine original research essays that examine the social history of learning disability in Britain from the Middle Ages to the establishment of the National Health Service. The book explores how approaches to learning difficulties have evolved, offering insights into historical societal responses and contributing to contemporary debates in mental health, psychiatric nursing, social work, and disabled rights.