Sir Arthur Newsholme and State Medicine, 1885-1935 |
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| Author:
| Eyler, John M. |
| Contribution by:
| Jones, Colin
Rosenberg, Charles |
| Series title: | Cambridge Studies in the History of Medicine Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-0-521-48186-1 |
| Publication Date: | Feb 1997 |
| Publisher: | Cambridge University Press
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| Book Format: | Hardback |
| List Price: | USD $108.00 |
Book Description:
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The half century between 1885 and 1935 witnessed a significant improvement in the health of the British people and an unprecedented expansion of preventive and therapeutic services offered by the state through its local authorities. This book examines this time of change through the ideas and experiences of one prominent participant, Sir Arthur Newsholme, who rose to become a leading public health authority in Britain. Professor Eyler draws particular attention to Newsholme's role in...
More DescriptionThe half century between 1885 and 1935 witnessed a significant improvement in the health of the British people and an unprecedented expansion of preventive and therapeutic services offered by the state through its local authorities. This book examines this time of change through the ideas and experiences of one prominent participant, Sir Arthur Newsholme, who rose to become a leading public health authority in Britain. Professor Eyler draws particular attention to Newsholme's role in constructing a highly successful local health program; his tenure at the Local Government Board in Whitehall where he launched some of its boldest programs including national health insurance; and his post-retirement studies of international health systems.