This collection of essays explores the development of the lunatic asylum, and the concept of confinement for those considered insane, in different national contexts over the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. Leading scholars in the field of medical history have contributed extensive primary research through individual case studies in the context of the legal, social, economic, and political situations of thirteen different countries. The book represents the first truly international history of the mental hospital, and is, therefore, a landmark comparative study in the history of medicine.

Mission Possible provides a unique opportunity for anyone and everyone to learn from proven sojourners, to discover hard-earned insights from men and women who have travelled a worthy path and lived to share their experiences. All twelve of these dynamic individuals are making a real difference in their world. They are not just students of life, of business, and of success, they are doers, and you can learn from them in this exciting collection of interviews. Don't miss a chapter of this edition of Mission Possible