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Introducing Health Care in Times Past - How our ancestors coped with illness and death Volume 3: Births, Deaths, Funerals and Mental Illness by Ian H Waller FSG FGRA
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Introducing Health Care in Times Past – Volume 3: Births, Deaths, Funerals and Mental Illness by Ian H. Waller FSG FGRA is the third volume in a four-part series that explores how our ancestors experienced and managed health and illness throughout history. This volume focuses on some of the most personal and profound aspects of life—birth, death, and mental health.
Waller begins by examining childbirth practices across the centuries, from rudimentary care in medieval times to the more structured approaches of the Victorian era. He also explores the superstitions and customs that surrounded pregnancy and birth, many of which persisted for generations. The book then turns to death, detailing common causes, how they were recorded, and the rituals and traditions that shaped funerals and mourning practices.
The final section of the volume addresses mental illness, offering insight into how it was perceived and treated in the past. Waller discusses the development of the asylum system and the often harsh realities faced by those with mental health conditions.
Richly illustrated and deeply researched, this volume provides a compassionate and informative look at how our ancestors navigated life’s most significant transitions
ISBN : 9781916599079