Routledge - Health Care In The People's Republic Of China

Explore the evolution of medical systems in a changing nation with Health Care In The People's Republic Of China: Moving Toward Modernization. Published by Routledge, this book examines how the Chinese health care system has shifted from its traditional, agricultural roots toward the dynamics of a modernizing society since the late 1970s. Dr. Marilynn M. Rosenthal provides a detailed look at the transformation of Chinese medicine. By utilizing data collected through interviews, small-scale surveys, and reports from the Chinese press, the text offers a unique perspective on how medical practices are adapting to new social structures. This work is an essential resource for students and professionals interested in medical sociology and the history of healthcare development. As a medical sociologist and director of the Program in Health and Society at the University of Michigan-Dearborn, Dr. Rosenthal brings academic expertise to this study of societal change and medical evolution.