Health and Society in Britain since 1939
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Health and Society in Britain since 1939 by Virginia Berridge
British health policy has undergone enormous change in the post-war era. The NHS established in the post-war period has been constantly reorganised, and the role of doctors and associated medical professions has radically changed. This book considers the changes in health policy and in the service provided by the NHS, and examines in detail the 'mixed economy' of health care and the role of different providers of health care, as well as their relationships both with recipients of care and the state. In doing so, Professor Berridge sheds light on the increasingly important part that lay people, especially women, have played in the provision of health care and looks at community care and the shifting balance of power within the medical profession. The book provides a guide to changes in health and health policy during and since World War II, giving an authoritative analysis of the most recent research.
'… a very valuable attempt to map out the terrain on which many future histories are likely to be written' The Economic History Review
' … an impressive and exhaustive study by two scholars with established reputations in this field.' Political Studies
'This book deserves a place on seminar reading lists throughout the land.' Medical History
' … an impressive and exhaustive study by two scholars with established reputations in this field.' Political Studies
'This book deserves a place on seminar reading lists throughout the land.' Medical History
Virginia Berridge is Professor of History and Director of the Centre for History in Public Health, London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, UK.
Martin Gorsky is Senior lecturer in History at the Centre for History in Public Health, London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, UK.
Alex Mold is Lecturer in History in the Centre for History in Public Health, London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, UK.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780521576413 |
| ISBN 10 | 0521576415 |
| Title | Health and Society in Britain since 1939 |
| Author | Virginia Berridge |
| Series | New Studies In Economic And Social History |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Cambridge University Press |
| Year published | 1999-05-27 |
| Number of pages | 146 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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