{"title":"Carla Yanni","description":"\u003cp\u003eDiscover the intriguing world of architectural history with Carla Yanni, a distinguished author who delves into the fascinating intersections of architecture, mental health, and social history. Known for her insightful research and engaging storytelling, Yanni takes readers on a journey through the evolution of mental healthcare facilities and their architectural designs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne of her notable works, \u003cem\u003eThe Architecture of Madness\u003c\/em\u003e, explores the development of mental hospitals in the United States, shedding light on how these buildings were designed not only as therapeutic environments but also as expressions of societal attitudes towards mental illness. Yanni's expertise in history and her keen eye for architectural detail make her books a valuable resource for anyone interested in how buildings reflect and influence cultural trends.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you're a history buff, a military enthusiast, or simply curious about the social implications of architectural design, Carla Yanni’s books provide a unique perspective, blending academic rigour with an accessible narrative style. Step into the past with Yanni’s collection and uncover the stories etched into the very foundations of our hospitals and institutions.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-architecture-of-madness-by-carla-yanni-9780816649402","title":"The Architecture of Madness","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eThe Architecture of Madness\u003c\/i\u003e, Carla Yanni tells a compelling story of therapeutic design, from America's earliest purpose-built institutions for the insane to the asylum construction frenzy in the second half of the century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAt the centre of Yanni's inquiry is Dr. Thomas Kirkbride, a Pennsylvania-born Quaker, who in the 1840s devised a novel way to house the mentally diseased that emphasised segregation by severity of illness, ease of treatment and surveillance, and ventilation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAfter the Civil War, American architects designed Kirkbride-plan hospitals across the country.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"NewSouth Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46849989247212,"sku":"9780816649402","price":39.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/20706403482478.jpg?v=1759072591"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/carla-yanni.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}