War, politics, and philanthropy: the history of rehabilitation medicine
Auteur :
Verville, Richard
Éditeur :
University Press of America
ISBN :
9780761845942
Date de publication :
22 sept. 2009
Dimensions :
23,2 x 15,4 x 1,9 cm
Poids :
469 g
Langue :
Anglais
Pays d'origine :
USA
This book describes the development of this remarkable field of medical care from its inception in WWI and WWII, responding to the need for care and rehabilitation of wounded soldiers, disabled veterans, and members of the workforce, through its dramatic expansion during the 1980s, as stimulated by the Medicare program.