| View Larger Image | Major Problems in the History of American Medicine and Public Health (Major Problems in American History Series) | Paperbackby John Harley Warner (Author), Janet A. Tighe (Author), Thomas Paterson (Author)
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| | Binding: | Paperback | | Publisher: | Wadsworth Publishing | | Edition: | 1st Edition | | Page Count: | 512 Pages | | Publication Date: | October 20, 2006 | | Sales Rank: | 130,145th |
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This text presents a carefully selected group of readings that allow students to evaluate primary sources, test the interpretations of distinguished historians, and draw their own conclusions. |
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