An Informal History of American Medicine From the Colonial Era Through the 20th Century
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| Title: | An Informal History of American Medicine From the Colonial Era Through the 20th Century |
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| Description: | American medicine defies simple characterization. Its history is filled with as much triumph as controversy, which may explain why the delivery of health care in America is described as both the best and the worst of any industrialized country in the world. This book examines the convoluted course of medical practice in America from its roots in rural colonial society to the end of the 20th century. This story is chronicled through narratives of major events, |
| Authors: | Curtis E. Margo, Author |
| Resource Type: | eBook. |
| Subjects: | Medicine--United States--History |
| Categories: | MEDICAL / History, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Disease & Health Issues |
| Database: | eBook Collection (EBSCOhost) |
| Abstract: | American medicine defies simple characterization. Its history is filled with as much triumph as controversy, which may explain why the delivery of health care in America is described as both the best and the worst of any industrialized country in the world. This book examines the convoluted course of medical practice in America from its roots in rural colonial society to the end of the 20th century. This story is chronicled through narratives of major events, |
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| ISBN: | 9781527504608 9781527504615 |
