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The Changing Faces of Childhood Cancer. Clinical and Cultural Visions Since 1940.
Baines, Joanna; Johnstone, Emm Barnes
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Paperback. This book traces the development of British answers to the problem of childhood cancer. The establishment of the NHS and better training for paediatricians, meant children were given access to experimental chemotherapy, sending cure rates soaring. Children with cancer were thrust into the spotlight as individuals' stories of hope hit the headlines. Series: Science, Technology and Medicine in Modern History. Num Pages: 236 pages, biography. BIC Classification: HBJD1; HBTB; MBX; MQC; PDX. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 216 x 140 x 13. Weight in Grams: 325.
This book traces the development of British answers to the problem of childhood cancer. The establishment of the NHS and better training for paediatricians, meant children were given access to experimental chemotherapy, sending cure rates soaring. Children with cancer were thrust into the spotlight as individuals' stories of hope hit the headlines.
This book traces the development of British answers to the problem of childhood cancer. The establishment of the NHS and better training for paediatricians, meant children were given access to experimental chemotherapy, sending cure rates soaring. Children with cancer were thrust into the spotlight as individuals' stories of hope hit the headlines.
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2014
Publisher
Palgrave Macmillan United Kingdom
Number of pages
236
Condition
New
Series
Science, Technology and Medicine in Modern History
Number of Pages
236
Place of Publication
Basingstoke, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781349541850
SKU
V9781349541850
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Ref
99-15
About Baines, Joanna; Johnstone, Emm Barnes
Emm Barnes Johnstone is a Teaching and Research Fellow at Royal Holloway, University of London, UK. She has researched nineteenth century folk psychology, twentieth century developments in care for the chronically ill and for children, and the history of rare cancers since the 1930s. She has worked extensively with museums to establish programmes of events and exhibitions that engage diverse ... Read more
Reviews for The Changing Faces of Childhood Cancer. Clinical and Cultural Visions Since 1940.
“This is an interesting and informative book on the development of child cancer services in Great Britain from 1940. … The book details many facts, details, and narratives that will be of use to researchers in the area. … In summary, the book is a valuable narrative addition to the important subject of the changing nature and perception of childhood ... Read more