Medicine in America

Medicine in America

Author: James H. Cassedy

Publisher:

Published: 1991-09

Total Pages: 210

ISBN-13:

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"Well written, with a very useful bibliographical essay and index, this book can be recommended for medical and general readers alike."--Guenter B. Risse, M.D., Ph.D., Journal of the American Medical Association. "The best brief history of health care in America since Richard H. Shryock's classic survey appeared over thirty years ago."--Ronald L. Numbers, University of Wisconsin-Madison.


American Medical Biography

American Medical Biography

Author: James Thacher

Publisher: Legare Street Press

Published: 2023-07-18

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781019610879

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This fascinating book provides a comprehensive history of medicine in America, from the earliest days of colonial settlement to the modern era. Including detailed biographies of some of the most important and influential physicians in the country's history, this volume is an essential resource for anyone interested in the development of medical science in America. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.


Dictionary of American Medical Biography

Dictionary of American Medical Biography

Author:

Publisher:

Published: 1984

Total Pages: 576

ISBN-13:

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Includes physicians, as well as those persons important in the development of american medicine and public health. Also, includes persons outside the mainstream of American medicine, such as health faddists, patent medicine manufacturers, unorthodox practitioners.


The Social Transformation of American Medicine

The Social Transformation of American Medicine

Author: Paul Starr

Publisher:

Published: 1982

Total Pages: 532

ISBN-13: 9780465079353

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Winner of the 1983 Pulitzer Prize and the Bancroft Prize in American History, this is a landmark history of how the entire American health care system of doctors, hospitals, health plans, and government programs has evolved over the last two centuries. "The definitive social history of the medical profession in America....A monumental achievement."—H. Jack Geiger, M.D., New York Times Book Review


American Medical Biography

American Medical Biography

Author: James Thacher

Publisher:

Published: 2020-05-11

Total Pages: 496

ISBN-13: 9780371926482

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This is a reproduction of the original artefact. Generally these books are created from careful scans of the original. This allows us to preserve the book accurately and present it in the way the author intended. Since the original versions are generally quite old, there may occasionally be certain imperfections within these reproductions. We're happy to make these classics available again for future generations to enjoy!