1. The politics of madness in England: the state, insanity and society in England, 1845–1914 – Joe Melling and Bill Forsythe. Author Houston, R. A. Subjects INSANITY (Law), MENTAL illness, NONFICTION Abstract This article reviews the book "The Politics of Madness in England: The State, Insanity and Society in England," by Joe Melling and Bill Forsythe. Published 2006 Full Text View/download PDF