Tuberculosis Movement A Public Health Campaign in the Progressive Era

Name: Tuberculosis Movement A Public Health Campaign in the Progressive Era
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ISBN: 9780313257483

ISBN-10: 0313257485

ISBN-13: 9780313257483

Edition: 1988

Authors: Michael E. Teller

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The Tuberculosis Movement presents a detailed description of the evolution of the American tuberculosis movement from its inception in the late 19th century to its maturity in 1917. As Teller demonstrates, the tuberculosis movement during this era pioneered many of the methods of contemporary public health--the voluntary association dedicated to eradicating a specific disease, close cooperation between physicians and laity and between public and private agencies, and campaigns of mass public education. The most comprehensive study of the movement to date, this book contains a wealth of information not found in any other history of the campaign against tuberculosis, including full accounts…

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List price: $95.00
Copyright year: 1988
Publisher: ABC-CLIO, LLC
Publication date: 4/21/1988
Binding: Hardcover
Pages: 195
Size: 6.14" wide x 9.21" long x 0.50" tall
Weight: 1.012
Language: English

MICHAEL E. TELLER teaches at Kenwood Academy in Chicago.



Acknowledgments


Abbreviations


Introduction


Tuberculosis Before Koch


The Crusade is Launched


The Tuberculosis Movement Educating the Public Breaking the Chain of Infection Chasing the Cure


The Tuberculosis Movement Shifts From Cure to Isolation Heredity, Environment, and Tuberculosis


The Children's Tuberculosis Crusade


Conclusion: A Modern Health Campaign


References


Index