Description
This study demonstrates the emergence and development of the identity of the 'military medical officer' and places their work within the broader context of changes to British medicine during the first half of the nineteenth century.
Reviews
'Here's a good book that has been waiting to happen ... a valuable book ... clarifying and substantiating conclusions that the community has been adumbrating for some time.' Bulletin of the History of Medicine 'an ambitious study' Annals of Science 'a most valuable addition to a bourgeoning area of medical historical scholarship' Social History of Medicine 'should appeal to those with an interest in military medicine and should not be overlooked by scholars with an interest in histories of medical professionalization and medical specialization, with whose work it also engages.' Isis
Book Information
ISBN 9781848931831
Author Catherine Kelly
Format Hardback
Page Count 232
Imprint Pickering & Chatto (Publishers) Ltd
Publisher Taylor & Francis Ltd
Weight(grams) 476g
Reviews
'Here's a good book that has been waiting to happen ... a valuable book ... clarifying and substantiating conclusions that the community has been adumbrating for some time.' Bulletin of the History of Medicine 'an ambitious study' Annals of Science 'a most valuable addition to a bourgeoning area of medical historical scholarship' Social History of Medicine 'should appeal to those with an interest in military medicine and should not be overlooked by scholars with an interest in histories of medical professionalization and medical specialization, with whose work it also engages.' Isis
Book Information
ISBN 9781848931831
Author Catherine Kelly
Format Hardback
Page Count 232
Imprint Pickering & Chatto (Publishers) Ltd
Publisher Taylor & Francis Ltd
Weight(grams) 476g
