{"product_id":"history-of-haitian-medicine-robert-p-parsons-9781025715568","title":"History of Haitian Medicine","description":"\u003cp\u003e\"History of Haitian Medicine\" provides a comprehensive examination of the development of medical science, public health, and healthcare institutions in Haiti. Written by Robert P. Parsons, this scholarly work traces the evolution of Haitian medical practices from the colonial era through the early twentieth century, offering a detailed look at the nation's efforts to combat disease and improve the welfare of its citizens.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe book delves into the historical challenges faced by the island nation, including the management of tropical epidemics and the establishment of formal medical education. It highlights the intersection of social history and scientific progress, documenting the roles of local practitioners and international influences in shaping the country's healthcare infrastructure. Through a focus on sanitary reforms and the institutionalization of medicine, the text illustrates the resilience of a healthcare system navigating unique cultural and environmental landscapes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs an essential resource for understanding the medical landscape of the West Indies, \"History of Haitian Medicine\" serves as a vital record for historians, medical professionals, and scholars of Caribbean studies. Its focus on the structural and scientific advancements of the time offers valuable insight into the broader history of global health and the specific medical heritage of Haiti.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Robert P. Parsons\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 102571556X\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781025715568\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Tradd Street Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 02\/14\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 232\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.73lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.21h x 6.14w x 0.49d","brand":"Robert P. Parsons","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48743148323071,"sku":"9781025715568","price":20.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/history-of-haitian-medicine-robert-p-parsons-9781025715568","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}