Book description
The Longman History Project is a complete, colour course designed for 14-16 year olds of all abilities. History is brought to life through the experiences of the men and women of the time.
CONTENTS:
Introduction
1. Medicine and health before 1450
Part 1: 1450-1750
2. The Renaissance and medicine
3. Medical developments in the seventeenth century
4. Surgery, medical training and hospital care
5. Women and medicine
6. Disease and epidemics
7. Alternative medicine
Part 2: 1750-1900
8. Vaccination and germ theories
9. The public health crisis
10. Developments in surgery
11. The revolution in nursing
12. Medical training and women
Part 3: Since 1900
13. Disease, technology and drugs
14. The state and health
15. Women and medicine
16. Alternative medicine
17. Perspectives – 1450 to the present
