About this title: An invaluable resource for students, scholars, and general readers, this highly regarded and widely used social history of medicine and public health in the United States is now available in a third edition. Extensively revised and updated, it includes twenty-one new essays; graphs illustrating the rise in deaths caused by HIV, homicide, and suicide; and a greatly expanded Guide to Further Reading. Entirely new sections on Sickness and Health, Early American Medicine, Therapeutics, the Art of Medicine, and Public Health and Personal Hygiene have been added, supplementing updated sections on ...
read more
Note: This is a general synopsis. Each listing is described below.
Description: Good. Shows some signs of wear, and may have some markings on the inside. Shipped to over one million happy customers. Your purchase benefits world literacy! read more
Description: Acceptable. Shows definite wear, and perhaps considerable marking on inside. Shipped to over one million happy customers. Your purchase benefits world literacy! read more
Description: Satisfaction Guaranteed. Shipped quickly. Paperback. 2nd Ed. Used, very good. Very good overall with light to moderate wear. No dust jacket. read more
Binding: Softcover
Publisher: University of Wisconsin Press, Madison, WI
Date Published: 1978
ISBN-13:9780299076245ISBN:0299076245
Description: Very Good+ No Jacket As Issued. 8vo. Book has light soiling on page ends. Text is clean and unmarked. Not a remainder. Hinges are tight and solid. read more
Binding: Softcover
Publisher: University of Wisconsin Press
ISBN-13:9780299153243ISBN:029915324X
Description: Good. Minimal damage to cover and binding. Pages show light use. With pride from Motor City. All books guaranteed. Best Service, Best Prices. read more
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: University of Wisconsin Press
Date Published: 1997
ISBN-13:9780299153243ISBN:029915324X
Description: Good. --All NEW items are exactly as provided by the publisher. All USED items are in Good condition or better, and copies may contain store stickers, highlighting, etc from normal use by previous owner(s). One-time use supplements (e.g., access codes, tear-out flash cards, reference cards, etc) provided with new copies are NOT guaranteed. --Professional booksellers: inquiries always welcome. read more
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Univ of Wisconsin Pr
Date Published: 1985-12
ISBN-13:9780299102746ISBN:0299102742
Description: Good. Excellent customer service. May ship from alternate location depending on your zip code and availability. Satisfaction guaranteed! ! read more
Description: 1978. The University of Wisconsin Press. Paperback. Book-Good, corners rubbed, spine marked, front cover crease, ink annotations on front endpaper. 9. x7. 454pp. Several b/w illus. Private Library Plate. read more
We guarantee every item's condition, as described on Alibris. If you are not satisfied that an item is as described, return your purchase for a refund.
