War and the Militarization of British Army Medicine, 1793-1830 (Studies for the Society for the Social History of Medicine)
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| Rating | : | 4.11 (795 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1848931832 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 236 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-03-28 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
'Here's a good book that has been waiting to happen a valuable book clarifying and substantiating conclusions that the community has been adumbrating for some time.' Bulletin of the History of Medicine 'an ambitious study' Annals of Science 'a most valuable addition to a bourgeoning area of medical historical scholarship' Social History of Medicine 'should appeal to those with an interest in military medicine and should not be overlooked by scholars with an interest in histories of medical professionalization and medical specialization, with whose work it also engages.' Isis
This study demonstrates the emergence and development of the identity of the ‘military medical officer’ and places their work within the broader context of changes to British medicine during the first half of the nineteenth century.
A Systems Thinker said Well written, well organized, and well referenced.. Well written , well organized, and well referenced.