Marital Power Exemplified in Mrs. Packard's Trial, and Self-Defence from the Charge of Insanity

In "Marital Power Exemplified in Mrs. Packard's Trial, and Self-Defence from the Charge of Insanity," E. P. W. Packard intricately explores the intersections of gender, law, and societal norms within the context of 19th-century America. Through a compelling narrative that documents the trial of his wife, Elizabeth Packard, the book critiques the patriarchal structures that allowed for the institut...