De-institutionalising the mad

Barham, P (1992) Closing the asylum. London: Penguin.

Authors

  • Anthony L Pillay

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.17159//2309-8708/1994/n19a8

Abstract

Peter Barham is a psychologist working in Britain, and writes from his experiences in that part of the world while also providing references to other western mental health systems. The book presents a critical analysis of the issue of psychiatric institutionalization as well as recent, and even earlier attempts at de­ institutionalization. There is evidence of extensive research, providing information from different sides of the deinstitutionalization issue.

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2026-01-17

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Pillay, A. L. (2026). De-institutionalising the mad: Barham, P (1992) Closing the asylum. London: Penguin. PINS-Psychology in Society, (19). https://doi.org/10.17159//2309-8708/1994/n19a8

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No. 19 (1994)

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Book Reviews

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