Studies in Forensic Psychiatry

Within hours of imprisonment, a man may fall silent, stare into the distance, and become consumed by terror of demons and unseen persecutors. Is the prison merely holding a troubled mind—or helping break it?

In these early twentieth-century studies, Bernard Glueck turns to prisoners facing confinement, interrogation, and an uncertain future. He examines how shock, isolation, remorse, and fear may bring on mental disturbance—even in someone who has not yet endured the physical hardships of prison. Case histories of clouded consciousness, lost memories, and strange behavior complicate the boundary between illness and the wish to escape punishment, and challenge easy judgments about criminality. When a prisoner’s mind falters, what can reveal the cause—and what does it mean for justice?

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