9781332896042 - The Administrative Control of Tuberculosis (Classic Reprint) de Biggs, Hermann Michael (3 resultados)

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book takes a deep dive into the fight against tuberculosis, a disease that plagued the world in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The author, a leading medical expert of his time, argues that the scientific knowledge necessary to combat this public health crisis was already available but that societal inertia, outdated practices, and a lack of political will were preventing effective measures from being implemented. He uses the example of New York City, where he served as Chief Medical Officer, to highlight the challenges and opportunities of administrative control. The book offers a fascinating glimpse into the debates surrounding public health measures and the complex interplay of scientific knowledge, social attitudes, and political will in shaping the fight against a deadly disease. The author's insights remain relevant today, reminding us of the importance of bold action and a strong public health infrastructure in addressing major public health challenges. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.