This open access book explores the question of who or what ‘the public’ is within ‘public health’ in post-war Britain. Drawing on historical research on

This open access book explores the question of who or what 'the public' is within 'public health' in post-war Britain. Drawing on historical research on the pla

The COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in a renewed interest in the relationship between public health authorities and the public. Particular attention has been pai

This important book traces the history of genetics and genomics policy in Britain. Detailing the scientific, political, and economic factors that have informed

In comparison to medicine, the professional field of public health is far less familiar. What is public health, and perhaps as importantly, what should public h