The aim of this reader - one of a set of four volumes on urban history covering the late 12th to early 20th centuries - is to gather together in an accessible form a number of key contributions to the study of the Tudor and Stuart town. Topics covered include social problems in Elizabethan London.
The aim of this reader - one of a set of four volumes on urban history covering the late 12th to early 20th centuries - is to gather together in an ac...
What have been the roles of charities and the state in supporting medical provision? These are issues of major relevance, as the assumptions and practices of the welfare state are increasingly thrown into doubt. This title offers a broad perspective on the relationship between charity and medicine in Western Europe, up to the advent of welfare states in the 20th century. Through detailed case studies, the authors highlight significant differences between Britain, France, Italy and Germany, and offer a critical vocabulary for grasping the issues raised. This volume reflects recent developments...
What have been the roles of charities and the state in supporting medical provision? These are issues of major relevance, as the assumptions and pract...
