The Semi-Insane and the Semi-Responsible

Pioneering work on the "demi-fous" or "semi-insane,'' first refuting some misconceptions, then exploring their manifestations in literature & on the stage, & exploring society's obligations for their treatment & legal issues. Orig. published in France, this is the First American Edition from 1907, not a modern reprint, in 415 pages with Index in rear, Author's Preface to the American Edition, Translator's Preface, & Introduction. Hardcover book has deep green cloth-covered boards with sharp gilt lettering to spine. Condition is Fine: exceptionally clean & bright, binding straight & strong, pages slightly off-white with mild tanning, no foxing. Former owner's bookplate inside front cover & a couple of pen numbers inside back cover; NO other writing/underlining/highlighting; not ex-lib. No DJ (likely as issued). Please see our photos--they show the Exact book you will receive from us, never "stock" images of books we don't actually have on hand! Description & photos property of Gargoyle Books. Same Day Shipping on all orders received by 2 pm Weekdays (Pacific time); Weekends & holidays ship very next business day.

Product Info

Publisher: Funk & Wagnalls Company

Year: 1907

Type: Used

Binding: Hardcover

First Edition

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