Cover
Table of Contents
List of Tables
Acknowledgments
Introduction
I. Language and Narrative
II. Historiography on Madness
III. Structure of the Book
Languages of Madness in Remission Letters
I. Letters of Remission
II. Languages of Madness from Families and Notaries
Table 1 Terms
Notaries and Literary Circles
Medicine and Natural Philosophy
Law
Religion
2. Madness as Communal Threat
I. Reconstructing a Life Narrative
II. Moments of Rupture: Crimes Against the Family and the Community
Table 2 Crimes of the mad
Theft in Inappropriate Circumstances
Homicide Against Themselves
Infanticide of Legitimate Children
Bestiality
Arson
Mad Victims of Crime
III. Proofs of Madness
The Mad in Their Communities
I. Reputation and Renown
Fama
Remission
II. Community Concern: Chains, Cures, Recoveries, and Relapses
III. Acts of Communal Justice: Sorcerers and Remission
IV. Understanding the Mad
Conclusions
Bibliography
Index