The Care of Strangers

The Care of Strangers
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Publisher : Johns Hopkins University Press
Total Pages : 456
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ISBN-10 : 0801850827
ISBN-13 : 9780801850820
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Book Synopsis The Care of Strangers by : Charles E. Rosenberg

Download or read book The Care of Strangers written by Charles E. Rosenberg and published by Johns Hopkins University Press. This book was released on 1995-03-01 with total page 456 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A history of the American hospital system, from the time of Jefferson's administration when they were largely charitable institutions working for the poor, through to the 20th century when hospitals became centres of learning and the primary care site for most citizens.


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