Below the Magic Mountain - A Social History of Tuberculosis in Twentieth Century Britain. (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9780198229476)

It was not until the early 20th century that tuberculosis was perceived in Britain as a major problem warranting state involvement in a national campaign for its eradication. This original study examines the rise of the anti-tuberculosis movement and the subsequent development of a new public health service and medical specialism. Bryder conceives of medical history not as a series of scientific discoveries and technological developments, but as an integral part of a broader social and political arena, and discusses the experiences of individual patients and public perceptions of the disease.

Author: Linda Bryder
ISBN-10: 019822947X
ISBN-13: 9780198229476
Publisher: Clarendon Press
Language: English
Published: 06/30/1988
Pages: 312
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.27lbs
Size: 8.84h x 5.71w x 0.90d