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Routledge Public Health in the British Empire 1850-1960

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Explore the history of colonial medical systems with Public Health in the British Empire: Intermediaries, Subordinates, and the Practice of Public Health, 1850-1960. Published by Routledge as part of the Routledge Studies in Modern British History, this book provides a necessary perspective on how health systems actually functioned on the ground. While many historians focus on high-level policy makers and medical administrations, this work shifts the focus to the lower-level staff. These individuals formed the backbone of public health machinery throughout the colonies. By examining the roles of intermediary and subordinate staff, this study fills a significant gap in existing historical research. This text is an essential resource for those studying modern British history and the practical application of sanitary administrations. It moves beyond the upper echelons of power to look at the people who maintained the daily operations of public health systems between 1850 and 1960. It is a vital addition to any academic collection regarding imperial history and medical practice.

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Focuses on the lower-level staff who served as the backbone of colonial public health systems.

Provides a consolidated study of intermediary and subordinate workers in the British Empire.

Addresses a historical gap by moving beyond the study of high-level medical policy making.

Part of the Routledge Studies in Modern British History academic series.

Covers the essential period of public health practice from 1850 to 1960.

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Amazon UK
Release Date
09 January 2012
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20 September 2010

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