Medicine, Health and Social Welfare in Post-1949 China (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9789004737983)

This volume features sixteen articles translated from the Chinese journal Historical Studies of Contemporary China (Dangdai zhongguo shi yanjiu). It covers a wide range of studies on policies and programs crucial to the health and welfare of the people during the PRC's social transformation. Topics include rural social security, the Five-Guarantee Program, disaster relief, food security, anti-drug campaigns, unity of Chinese and Western medicines, family planning, and senior homecare services. Using archival sources, these studies highlight key issues shaping health and well-being, inviting scholars and policy-makers to engage in discussions on these critical topics.

Author: Liping Bu
ISBN-10: 9004737987
ISBN-13: 9789004737983
Publisher: Brill
Language: English
Published: 07/24/2025
Pages: 252
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.17lbs
Size: 9.25h x 6.10w x 0.63d