Dead on Arrival

The Politics of Health Care in Twentieth-Century America

Autori

• Colin Gordon

Parametri

Pagine

336pagine

Tempo di lettura

12ore

• Scienze politiche & Politica
• Storia
• Storia della medicina

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The book explores the historical and political landscape that has shaped the absence of national health insurance in the United States, utilizing original archival research from the twentieth century. It delves into the development of private, work-based benefits and the American approach to social insurance, while also addressing the impacts of race and gender on healthcare discussions. Additionally, it highlights the ongoing struggle between reform advocates and entrenched economic and health interests, revealing the complexities behind this critical issue.

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Lingua: Inglese

Pubblicato: 2004

(In brossura)