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This book provides a detailed analysis of the legal and medical aspects of insanity in relation to criminal law. It covers the history of legal standards for insanity, current medical understandings of mental illness, and the application of insanity defenses in criminal cases. It is a must-read for both legal and medical professionals, as well as anyone interested in the intersection of law and mental health.

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