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ByDorothy Porter

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Health, Civilization and the State examines the problems of public health provision in a historical perspective. It outlines the development of public health in a global context, from the ancient world through the medieval and early-modern periods to the modern state. It combines a clear account of the history of health service provision with a discussion of the social, economic and political issues at stake.