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War and the Militarization of British Army Medicine, 1793-1830 Catherine Kelly

War and the Militarization of British Army Medicine, 1793-1830 By Catherine Kelly

War and the Militarization of British Army Medicine, 1793-1830 by Catherine Kelly


Summary

This study demonstrates the emergence and development of the identity of the 'military medical officer' and places their work within the broader context of changes to British medicine during the first half of the nineteenth century.

War and the Militarization of British Army Medicine, 1793-1830 Summary

War and the Militarization of British Army Medicine, 1793-1830 by Catherine Kelly

This study demonstrates the emergence and development of the identity of the 'military medical officer' and places their work within the broader context of changes to British medicine during the first half of the nineteenth century.

War and the Militarization of British Army Medicine, 1793-1830 Reviews

'Here's a good book that has been waiting to happen ... a valuable book ... clarifying and substantiating conclusions that the community has been adumbrating for some time.' Bulletin of the History of Medicine 'an ambitious study' Annals of Science 'a most valuable addition to a bourgeoning area of medical historical scholarship' Social History of Medicine 'should appeal to those with an interest in military medicine and should not be overlooked by scholars with an interest in histories of medical professionalization and medical specialization, with whose work it also engages.' Isis

About Catherine Kelly

Catherine Kelly

Table of Contents

Introduction; Chapter 1 The Low Countries and the West Indies; Chapter 2 Walcheren and the Army Medical Board; Chapter 3 Egypt, Ophthalmia and Plague; Chapter 4 The Peninsular War; Chapter 5 James Mcgrigor in the Peninsula; Chapter 6 Beyond the Wars; conclusion Conclusion;

Additional information

NPB9781848931831
9781848931831
1848931832
War and the Militarization of British Army Medicine, 1793-1830 by Catherine Kelly
New
Hardback
Taylor & Francis Ltd
2011-07-01
232
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