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Praeger Bloomsbury Academic - Health, Medicine, and Society in Victorian England

Name: Bloomsbury Academic - Health, Medicine, and Society in Victorian England
Brand: Praeger
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Explore the human side of 19th-century medical history with this detailed social and cultural study. Rather than focusing only on grand discoveries, this work looks at medicine from below, capturing the lived experiences of ordinary practitioners and patients through their own words. This book tells the story of a changing medical landscape in Victorian England. You will follow the evolution of a medical profession that began as a competitive mix of apothecary apprentices, surgeons who learned by doing, and physicians trained in ancient Greek medicine but lacking practical patient experience. It tracks how these diverse groups eventually formed a unified profession with standardized education and qualifications. Perfect for readers interested in the Victorian Life and Times series, this text provides a unique perspective on how health and society interacted during a transformative era. It offers a deep look at the real people who navigated the medical world of the 1800s.

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Provides a social and cultural history of Victorian medicine through the eyes of ordinary patients and practitioners.

Uses first-hand accounts and personal words to bring the human story of 19th-century England to life.

Traces the development of the medical profession from a group of unstandardized workers to a regulated field.

Examines the diverse roles of apothecary apprentices, practical surgeons, and classically trained physicians.

Offers detailed insight into the transition toward uniform standards of medical education and qualifications.

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Brand: Praeger
Format: hardcover
ASIN: 0275989526
Category: Books > Subjects > Health, Family & Lifestyle > Health Issues > Popular Medicine
Domain: Amazon UK
Release Date: 19 November 2009
Listed Since: 03 July 2009

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