Publics and their health : historical problems and perspectives

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.

Bibliographic Details
Other Authors: Mold, Alex, editor (editor), Clark, Peder, editor, Elizabeth, Hannah J., editor
Format: eBook
Language:Inglés
Published: Manchester : Manchester University Press 2023.
Edition:1st ed
Series:Social histories of medicine.
Subjects:
Preventive health services.
Public health > History.
Public health.
See on Biblioteca Universitat Ramon Llull:https://discovery.url.edu/permalink/34CSUC_URL/1im36ta/alma991009816701406719
Description
Summary: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.
Physical Description:1 online resource (215 pages) : illustrations (black and white)
Audience: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

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