Cantor, David
Cancer in the Twentieth Century
- ISBN 13:
- 9780801888670
- author:
- Cantor, David
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- The Johns Hopkins University Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2008
- Pages:
- 368
- Dimensions:
- 152 mm X 229 mm
- Genre:
- History of medicine
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
Cancer in the Twentieth Century explores efforts to control and prevent cancer in North America and Europe. In the early twentieth century, control programs emerged in both countries, with differing approaches to early detection and treatment. These initiatives took distinct forms, reflecting disagreements among experts about how to persuade the public to seek medical attention, the role of public education, and the delivery of cancer services. The book examines these differences, tracing their emergence and impact on national programs of control. It also considers how control programs in the early twentieth century laid the groundwork for prevention-oriented initiatives in the 1960s and 1970s. Featuring contributions from leading medical historians, Cancer in the Twentieth Century will engage scholars and analysts interested in the history of medicine and public health. This collection sheds light on the complexities of cancer control and prevention, highlighting the evolution of approaches over time.
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