Book Description
This book contains over forty authoritiative essays, focusing on the political economy of medicine and health, understandings of the body and transformations of some of the theatres of medicine.
Author : Roger Cooter
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Page : 778 pages
File Size : 39,16 MB
Release : 2000
Category : History
ISBN : 9057024799
This book contains over forty authoritiative essays, focusing on the political economy of medicine and health, understandings of the body and transformations of some of the theatres of medicine.
Author : Roger Cooter
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 780 pages
File Size : 28,3 MB
Release : 2016-02-01
Category : History
ISBN : 1136794719
During the twentieth century, medicine has been radically transformed and powerfully transformative. In 1900, western medicine was important to philanthropy and public health, but it was marginal to the state, the industrial economy and the welfare of most individuals. It is now central to these aspects of life. Our prospects seem increasingly depe
Author : Roger Cooter
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Page : 778 pages
File Size : 18,53 MB
Release : 2020-08-26
Category : History
ISBN : 1000150909
During the twentieth century, medicine has been radically transformed and powerfully transformative. In 1900, western medicine was important to philanthropy and public health, but it was marginal to the state, the industrial economy and the welfare of most individuals. It is now central to these aspects of life. Our prospects seem increasingly dependent on the progress of bio-medical sciences and genetic technologies which promise to reshape future generations. The editors of Medicine in the Twentieth Century have commissioned over forty authoritative essays, written by historical specialists but intended for general audiences. Some concentrate on the political economy of medicine and health as it changed from period to period and varied between countries, others focus on understandings of the body, and a third set of essays explores transformations in some of the theatres of medicine and the changing experiences of different categories of practitioners and patients.
Author : Bridie Andrews
Publisher : Indiana University Press
Page : 448 pages
File Size : 38,10 MB
Release : 2014-08-14
Category : Medical
ISBN : 0253014948
“Rich insights into how one country has dealt with perhaps the most central issue for any human society: the health and wellbeing of its citizens.” —The Lancet This volume examines important aspects of China’s century-long search to provide appropriate and effective health care for its people. Four subjects—disease and healing, encounters and accommodations, institutions and professions, and people’s health—organize discussions across case studies of schistosomiasis, tuberculosis, mental health, and tobacco and health. Among the book’s significant conclusions are the importance of barefoot doctors in disseminating western medicine; the improvements in medical health and services during the long Sino-Japanese war; and the important role of the Chinese consumer. This is a thought-provoking read for health practitioners, historians, and others interested in the history of medicine and health in China.
Author : Alex Woolf
Publisher : Hodder Wayland
Page : 64 pages
File Size : 15,66 MB
Release : 2006
Category : Medicine
ISBN : 9780750246392
Alex Woolf gives readers a look at the medical contributions and advances made in the 20th century.
Author : Roger (ed) Cooter
Publisher :
Page : 737 pages
File Size : 44,53 MB
Release : 2003
Category :
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Author : Leonard George Rowntree
Publisher :
Page : 712 pages
File Size : 47,77 MB
Release : 1958
Category : Medicine
ISBN :
Author : Roger Cooter
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 776 pages
File Size : 45,67 MB
Release : 2013-01-11
Category : History
ISBN : 9780203826522
During the twentieth century, medicine has been radically transformed and powerfully transformative. In 1900, western medicine was important to philanthropy and public health, but it was marginal to the state, the industrial economy and the welfare of most individuals. It is now central to these aspects of life. Our prospects seem increasingly dependent on the progress of bio-medical sciences and genetic technologies which promise to reshape future generations. The editors of Medicine in the Twentieth Centuryhave commissioned over forty authoritative essays, written by historical specialists but intended for general audiences. Some concentrate on the political economy of medicine and health as it changed from period to period and varied between countries, others focus on understandings of the body, and a third set of essays explores transformations in some of the theatres of medicine and the changing experiences of different categories of practitioners and patients.
Author : John Crellin
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 362 pages
File Size : 30,11 MB
Release : 2020-08-13
Category : Medical
ISBN : 1000156761
Get a fresh perspective on the day-to-day use of medicine! A Social History of Medicines in the Twentieth Century explores the most perplexing issues concerning the uses of prescriptions and other medicines on both sides of the Atlantic. The book equips you with a thorough understanding of the everyday use of medicine in the United States, Canada, and Britain, concentrating on its recent past. Dr. John K. Crellin, author of several influential books on the history of medicine and pharmacy, addresses vital topics such as: the emergence of prescription-only medicines; gate-keeping roles for pharmacists; the role of the drugstore; and the rise of alternative medicines. A Social History of Medicines in the Twentieth Century adds the historical perspective missing from most medical and pharmaceutical literature about trends in the day-to-day use of medicines in society. The book is essential reading for anyone taking regular medication, either as self-care or by a physician’s prescription. Topics discussed include the non-scientific factors that validate medicines, the relevance of the control of narcotics, marketing strategies used by the pharmaceutical industry, the changing authority of physicians and pharmacists, over-the-counter medicines, tonics and sedatives, and patient compliance—and non-compliance. A Social History of Medicines in the Twentieth Century also addresses: medicines for weakness (“health” foods, fortifiers, digestives/laxatives) poison and pharmacy legislation placebos tranquilizers and antidepressants hormones side-effects psychoactive medications herbal medicines a brief history of the use of medicines from the 17th to 19th centuries suggestions for future policies and much more! A Social History of Medicines in the Twentieth Century is equally vital as a professional resource for physicians, pharmacists, and health care administrators, as a classroom guide for academics working in the medical and pharmaceutical fields, and as a resource for patients.
Author : Manfred Berg
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 258 pages
File Size : 43,52 MB
Release : 2002-08-22
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9780521524568
A collection of essays on fundamental issues in the history of medicine in modern Germany.