Anyone, Anything, Anytime: A History of Emergency Medicine
| AUTHOR | Zink, Brian; Zink, Brian J.; Zink, Brian et al. |
| PUBLISHER | Mosby (09/01/2005) |
| PRODUCT TYPE | Hardcover (Hardcover) |
Description
"A wonderful picture of an important period in the practice of medicine in the United States." (from the Foreword by Peter Rosen, MD) Here is the very first book to comprehensively explore the evolution of the field of emergency medicine -- from its origins following World War II, through the sociopolitical changes of the 1950s, 1960s, and 1970s, to the present. First-hand narratives from more than 45 founders and pioneers of emergency medicine provide a vivid portrayal of the important events and viewpoints that have given rise to today's practice.
- Represents the first comprehensive history of emergency medicine as a specialty.
- Provides first-hand oral histories from more than 45 of the key figures who witnessed and helped to shape the developments chronicled in the book.
- Offers keen insights into how the sociopolitical changes of the 1950s through 1970s influenced public health, health care delivery, and emergency medicine.
- Includes many unique photographs of important leaders in emergency medicine.
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Product Details
ISBN-13:
9781560537106
ISBN-10:
1560537108
Binding:
Hardback or Cased Book (Sewn)
Content Language:
English
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Page Count:
344
Carton Quantity:
10
Product Dimensions:
7.42 x 0.81 x 10.38 inches
Weight:
1.77 pound(s)
Feature Codes:
Bibliography,
Index,
Illustrated
Country of Origin:
US
Subject Information
BISAC Categories
Medical | Emergency Medicine
Medical | Allied Health Services - Emergency Medical Services
Dewey Decimal:
616.025
Library of Congress Control Number:
2005041586
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This volume is the first book to comprehensively explore the evolution of the field of emergency medicine--from its origins following World War II, through the sociopolitical changes of the 1950s, 1960s, and 1970s, to the present. Firsthand narratives from more than 45 founders and pioneers of emergency medicine provide a vivid portrayal of the important events and viewpoints that have given rise to today's practice.
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"A wonderful picture of an important period in the practice of medicine in the United States." (from the Foreword by Peter Rosen, MD) Here is the very first book to comprehensively explore the evolution of the field of emergency medicine -- from its origins following World War II, through the sociopolitical changes of the 1950s, 1960s, and 1970s, to the present. First-hand narratives from more than 45 founders and pioneers of emergency medicine provide a vivid portrayal of the important events and viewpoints that have given rise to today's practice.
- Represents the first comprehensive history of emergency medicine as a specialty.
- Provides first-hand oral histories from more than 45 of the key figures who witnessed and helped to shape the developments chronicled in the book.
- Offers keen insights into how the sociopolitical changes of the 1950s through 1970s influenced public health, health care delivery, and emergency medicine.
- Includes many unique photographs of important leaders in emergency medicine.
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