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A book that has been read but is in good condition. Very minimal damage to the cover including scuff marks, but no holes or tears. The dust jacket for hard covers may not be included. Binding has minimal wear. The majority of pages are undamaged with minimal creasing or tearing, minimal pencil underlining of text, no highlighting of text, no writing in margins. No missing pages. See the seller’s listing for full details and description of any imperfections. See all condition definitionsopens in a new window or tab
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Binding
Paperback
Weight
1 lbs
Product Group
Book
IsTextBook
Yes
ISBN
0465079350
Publication Year
1984
Type
Textbook
Format
Trade Paperback
Language
English
Publication Name
Social Transformation of American Medicine : The Rise of a Sovereign Profession and the Making of a Vast Industry
Item Height
1.3in
Author
Paul Starr
Item Length
9.2in
Publisher
Basic Books
Item Width
6.1in
Item Weight
25 Oz
Number of Pages
528 Pages

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Winner of the 1983 Pulitzer Prize and the Bancroft Prize in American History, this is a landmark history of how the entire American health care system of doctors, hospitals, health plans, and government programs has evolved over the last two centuries. "The definitive social history of the medical profession in America....A monumental achievement."--H. Jack Geiger, M.D., New York Times Book Review

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Publisher
Basic Books
ISBN-10
0465079350
ISBN-13
9780465079353
eBay Product ID (ePID)
1066927

Product Key Features

Author
Paul Starr
Publication Name
Social Transformation of American Medicine : The Rise of a Sovereign Profession and the Making of a Vast Industry
Format
Trade Paperback
Language
English
Publication Year
1984
Type
Textbook
Number of Pages
528 Pages

Dimensions

Item Length
9.2in
Item Height
1.3in
Item Width
6.1in
Item Weight
25 Oz

Additional Product Features

Lc Classification Number
Ra395.A3s77 1982
Copyright Date
1982
Target Audience
Trade
Topic
Health Care Delivery, History
Lccn
81-068412
Dewey Decimal
305/.961/0973
Dewey Edition
21
Genre
Medical

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  • by deboy6918
    Dec 20, 2018

    History of American Medicine

    This is a must read for anyone interested in the history of medicine and public health.

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-OwnedSold by: goodwill_grand_rapids

  • by lil_frogy
    Oct 05, 2009

    great book and ebay item

    its tells the about the healthcare system from the beg. My professor and others are always heard quoting Paul Starr. Had to buy it for text book requirement.

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