The Care of Strangers

The Care of Strangers The Rise of America's Hospital System

Johns Hopkins Paperbacks Edition

Paperback (01 Mar 1995)

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Publisher's Synopsis

A history of the American hospital system, from the time of Jefferson's administration when they were largely charitable institutions working for the poor, through to the 20th century when hospitals became centres of learning and the primary care site for most citizens.

Book information

ISBN: 9780801850820
Publisher: Johns Hopkins University Press
Imprint: Johns Hopkins University Press
Pub date:
Edition: Johns Hopkins Paperbacks Edition
DEWEY: 362.110973
DEWEY edition: 20
Language: English
Number of pages: 437
Weight: 658g
Height: 229mm
Width: 152mm
Spine width: 26mm