Health, Civilization and the State

A History of Public Health from Ancient to Modern Times

Autor*innen

• Dorothy Porter

Parameter

• 388 Seiten
• 14 Lesestunden

• Geschichte der Medizin
• Gesundheit
• Medizin & Gesundheit

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Focusing on the evolution of public health, the book explores its social, economic, and political dimensions from ancient times to the present in Britain, Continental Europe, and the United States. It provides a historical perspective on how public health systems have developed and addresses key issues that have influenced their growth and effectiveness. The discussion encompasses various factors that have shaped public health policies and practices over the centuries, offering insights into contemporary challenges and achievements in the field.

• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 1998
• Einband: Paperback