Publics and their health historical problems and perspectives

Why are some groups and individuals seen as problems for public health? How does this change over time and place? Through a series of case-studies, this collection explores the making of 'problem publics' and their relationship with public health authorities.

Detalles Bibliográficos
Otros Autores: Mold, Alex, editor (editor), Clark, Peder, editor, Elizabeth, Hannah J., editor
Formato: Libro electrónico
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Manchester : Manchester University Press 2023.
Edición:1st ed
Colección:Social histories of medicine.
Materias:
Ver en Biblioteca Universitat Ramon Llull:https://discovery.url.edu/permalink/34CSUC_URL/1im36ta/alma991009816701406719
Descripción
Sumario:Why are some groups and individuals seen as problems for public health? How does this change over time and place? Through a series of case-studies, this collection explores the making of 'problem publics' and their relationship with public health authorities.
Descripción Física:1 online resource (215 pages) : illustrations (black and white)
Público:This book is primarily aimed at scholars and students in higher education. It will appeal to historians of medicine and health, but also those working on twentieth century history and the history of government. The collection will also be of interest to people working in other disciplines too, especially public health policy and practice, sociology and anthropology.
ISBN:9781526156761