New American History Book for Review: The Abraham Man by R. Gregory Lande

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Dr. Gregory Lande is touring in February with his American history book, The Abraham Man: Madness, Malingering and The Development of Medical Testimony.

The mere mention of the insanity defense guarantees a lively debate. Opponents of the defense cite the loss of criminal culpability while proponents argue just as passionately that the insanity defense is the ultimate act of compassion. The protagonists would probably be quite surprised to learn that the same basic concerns consumed Americans in the nineteenth century. One factor – The Abraham Man – sowed the seeds of confusion and controversy that united the past with the present.

Some of the most celebrated civil and criminal trials in American history were argued under the shadow of the Abraham Man. The detailed stories of long forgotten legal cases bring the antics of the Abraham Man to life. Through the process, readers will follow the careers of notable Civil War era surgeons whose post-war professional development shaped the future of modern mental health care.

272 pages

Visit Dr. Lande online at www.medicallegalhistory.com.

If you would like to review The Abraham Man or host Dr. Lande in another way, please fill out the form below or email Cheryl Malandrinos at ccmal(at)charter(dot)net. Deadline for inquiries is January 15th or until the tour is filled. Thank you!


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