The Patent Medicines Industry in Georgian England

Constructing the Market by the Potency of Print

Autor*innen

• Alan Mackintosh

Parameter

• 336 Seiten
• 12 Lesestunden

• Geschichte
• Medizin & Gesundheit
• Natur, Tiere
• Recht
• Weltgeschichte

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The book delves into the ownership, distribution, and sale of patent medicines in Georgian England, revealing their significance in healthcare provision and the role of printed materials during that period. By examining the national impact of patent medicines, it transforms our understanding of medical practices and consumer culture in the 18th century, highlighting how these products shaped public health and the dissemination of medical knowledge.

• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2018
• Einband: Paperback