Wild Beasts and Idle Humors: The Insanity Defense from Antiquity to the Present
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From the edition on hand, Wild Beasts and Idle Humors: The Insanity Defense from Antiquity to the Present by Daniel N. Robinson feels like a backlist title with a clear setup and an easy way in. From the listing, this copy runs 1998 • Harvard Univ Pr • 299 pages, a decent clue for the kind of reading commitment it asks for.
Edition on file: 1998 • Harvard Univ Pr • 299 pages • ISBN 9780674952904.
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A reasonable choice if you like backlist books that still feel specific and usable.
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Balanced Moderate time
Balanced commitment. This looks substantial enough to matter without becoming a slog.
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What stands out here is the overall feel: Idea-led • Weekend read.
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A steady pace will likely reveal more here than either speed-reading or constant dipping in and out.
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The clearest thing here is a reading experience that should show its character pretty quickly once you start. Taken together, it reads like a mid-length read that should balance momentum with detail. It also has the feel of a backlist title rather than a brand-new release.
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