Includes bibliographical notes (p. 207-236) and index (p. 237-240)
Appendix (p. 191-205): 1. Deciding when and where to quantify -- 2. Medical witnesses who testfied at the old bailey about the mental condition of the accused, 1760-1843
内容説明・目次
内容説明
Through analysis of the elements and development of the insanity defence in hundreds of ordinary prosecutions, this work investigates the evolution of medical testimony in British insanity trials from its beginnings in 1760 to 1843.