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Women & Health In America, 2Nd Ed: Historical Readings (Are We Using This Subtitle?)

1 review
Judith W. Leavitt

University of Wisconsin Press, 1999

The Past Definitely Repeats Itself
I've been a big fan of Leavitt's work for years and find this book to be extremely revelatory in the way "things always stay the same". From eating disorders among women in the 1920s to views of women's sexuality and mental illness by male doctors, Leavitt manages (as always) to form a collection of compelling articles that you simply cannot put down. Sensitive always to inclusion of race and ...

Policy and Politics in Nursing and Health Care

11 reviews
Diana J. Mason, Mary W. Chaffee, ...

Saunders, 2002

A great book for any concerned nurse.
This is an excellent book for any nurse who wants to learn how health policy is written and what to do to make a difference in your practice. The authors are well educated and have incredible resources. Nurse polititians contribute a great deal to the book. For nurses who choose to get more politically involved than just in the workplace, this book gives the requirements for getting your feet wet ...

Policy and Politics in Nursing and Health Care - Text and E-Book Package
Diana J. Mason, Judith K. Leavitt, ...

Saunders, 2006

This money-saving package is a must-have for nursing students! It includes Mason's Policy and Politics in Nursing and Health Care 5th edition text and an electronic version of the textbook that allows students to search, highlight information, take notes, share notes and more. This package makes it simple for students to make the most of their study time and get more use out of their textbooks!

Healthiest City: Milwaukee And The Politics Of Health Reform

2 reviews
Judith W. Leavitt

University of Wisconsin Press, 1996

Outstanding book, Especially for public health officials
I have to say that this is one of the best books that I've ever read. Once you start reading the healthiest city, you won't wanna put it down. I enjoy the fact that the author talked about the problems Milwaukee was facing and how the city officials were able to solve those problems. The problems ranged from garbage, smallpox, milk and many others. This book can truly enlighten one's ...

Sickness and Health in America: Readings in the History of Medicine and Public Health

1 review
Judith W. Leavitt

University of Wisconsin Press, 1997

A Comprehensive Overview
Leavitt is wonderful historian and although the majority of her early work centered on women's health throughout US history, in "Sickness and Health in America" she once again proves her ability to ferret out wonderful historians who write well and on pertinent issues. Encompassing classic works like the work on the Tuskagee Syphilis experiment and early work on attitudes toward persons living ...