David J. Rothman (1) (1937–2020)

9/7/22

Medicine and Western Civilization, edited by David J. Rothman, Steven Marcus, and Stephanie A. Kiceluk contains a selection of primary sources from the ancient world through 1990 C.E., with the majority drawing from the medieval period and Industrial Revolution. My students read this for a course about medical history and it's particularly well-suited for such a subject. Those interested in the history of medical thought will also find it an excellent primer.

Locking all kinds of people who presented social problems waws part of the reform movement in the United States. There was some promise of rehabilitation, but it did not work out that way and now the US has more people in prisons than any other country. A good historical overview

How important technological innovations ARE in healthcare, though their contributions is a major driver in cost increases (balanced against delivery improvements?) - can you believe that? Illustration of iron lung, radiation, dialysis, respirator, etc.