Description: Asylum on the Hill is the story of a great American experiment in psychiatry, a revolution in care for those with mental illness, as seen through the example of the Athens Lunatic Asylum. Katherine Ziff's compelling presentation incorporates rare photos, letters, and records, offering readers a fascinating glimpse into psychiatric history.
Review Quotes: "Asylum on the Hill provides a valuable contribution to nineteenth-century American history and to the history of medicine."
-- Indiana Magazine of History