Description
History of Catalan Medicine Volume 2
Book Summary
This second volume of the reference work on medicine in Catalonia offers a comprehensive and detailed view of healthcare evolution from the modern era to the present day. The reader will find an exciting journey through key medical figures, the creation of institutions and hospitals that shape the current healthcare system, as well as decisive moments in the struggle for health and against disease in Catalan society. An essential work for understanding our current healthcare landscape.
What is it about?
The book is structured into two major historical stages: the modern era (1843-1939) and the contemporary era (1939-2014). Through in-depth analysis, the author, Jacint Corbella, unravels the process of the professionalization of medicine, the founding of modern hospitals, and the role of healthcare institutions. Special attention is given to figures and doctors who marked a turning point, both well-known and anonymous, who contributed to improving the daily lives of the population. The work offers a complete panorama of the large and small events that have shaped the history of health in Catalonia.
Main topics
- Evolution of Catalan medicine during the 19th, 20th, and 21st centuries.
- Biographies and contributions of relevant doctors and healthcare professionals.
- Creation and development of modern institutions and hospitals.
- Transformation of the Catalan healthcare system up to the present day.
- Social history of health and disease in Catalonia.
Who is it recommended for?
This work is recommended for historians, medical professionals, and health science students interested in the history of their discipline. It is also of great interest to anyone who wants to know the roots and evolution of the Catalan healthcare system, as well as readers with a curiosity for the social and cultural history of Catalonia.
What this book provides
- A deep understanding of how the current Catalan healthcare system was built.
- Knowledge of key figures and institutions that have shaped medical practice.
- A contextualized view of the advances and challenges of medicine in Catalonia.
- A reference resource for research and the study of the history of medicine.
Technical specifications
- Author: Jacint Corbella
- Publisher: Edicions Dau S L
- Language: Catalan
- Subject: History, Medicine: general issues
- Collection: TBD Collection
- Publication date: March 2017
- Number of pages: 560
- Weight: 1368 g
Editorial review
This is an essential reference work for anyone wishing to delve into the trajectory of Catalan medicine. Its chronological approach and wealth of data make it a valuable resource both for specialists and for readers interested in the country's healthcare history. The combination of major figures and institutions with the social perspective of health gives it remarkable added value.