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Routledge Pioneering Health in London, 1935-2000 - Peckham Experiment

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Explore one of the most significant social experiments of the 20th century with this Routledge study. This book examines the Peckham Experiment, conducted between 1935 and 1950 at the London Pioneer Health Centre. It provides a detailed look at how families from the South London neighborhood of Peckham interacted within a modern facility designed to improve community well-being. Readers will learn how participants utilized a swimming pool, a gymnasium, and a self-service cafeteria to manage their own leisure activities. The text tracks how the freedom to choose and organize activities influenced both the health status of the members and their social connections within the growing center-community. This volume offers a deep look into the history of science, technology, and medicine through the lens of this unique London-based social study.

Key Features

Detailed historical analysis of the Peckham Experiment conducted between 1935 and 1950 in South London.

Examination of the London Pioneer Health Centre and its impact on community health and social interaction.

Insights into 20th-century social experiments involving family participation and community organization.

Study of how modern facilities like swimming pools and gymnasiums influenced public health outcomes.

Part of the Routledge Studies in the History of Science, Technology and Medicine series.

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Hardcover
Domain
Amazon UK
Release Date
02 November 2018
Listed Since
14 February 2018

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