Medicine and Society in Wakefield and Huddersfield 1780-1870

Klappentext This ambitious book presents an across-the-board study of medicine! in any urban centre! for any period of British history. Zusammenfassung This ambitious book presents an across-the-board study of medicine! in any urban centre! for any period of British history. By selecting Wakefield and Huddersfield as contrasting types of northern towns! and examining in details their systems of medical care! Dr Marland has written a local history which says something important about the country as a whole. Inhaltsverzeichnis 1. Introduction; 2. Wakefield and Huddersfield: aspects of their economic, civic and social activities, circa 1780-1870; 3. Poor Law medical relief; 4. The medical charities of Wakefield and Huddersfield; 5. Medical relief and the friendly societies; 6. Fringe medical practice; 7. The medical profession in Wakefield and Huddersfield: occupational and social characteristics; 8. The medical profession in Wakefield and Huddersfield: professional and social activities; 9. Conclusion.

Product details

• Authors: Hilary Marland
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press ELT
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 30.10.2008
• EAN: 9780521089289
• ISBN: 978-0-521-08928-9
• No. of pages: 528
• Series: Cambridge Studies in the Histo
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > History; Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Medicine > General