The Social Transformation of Medicine, The Rise of a Sovereign Profession and the Making of a Vast Industry
The Rise of a Sovereign Profession and the Making of a Vast Industry
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The book examines the evolution of medicine from a fragmented and unregulated field to a highly organized and influential profession.
Starr investigates the rise of medical authority, the development of medical institutions, and the increasing role of government and corporations in healthcare.
He analyzes the social, political, and economic factors that have shaped the modern medical system, including the rise of specialization, the growth of health insurance, and the impact of technological advancements.
Starr also explores the ethical dilemmas and power dynamics inherent in the doctor-patient relationship.
The book provides a comprehensive account of the forces that have transformed medicine into a dominant force in American society.
Starr investigates the rise of medical authority, the development of medical institutions, and the increasing role of government and corporations in healthcare.
He analyzes the social, political, and economic factors that have shaped the modern medical system, including the rise of specialization, the growth of health insurance, and the impact of technological advancements.
Starr also explores the ethical dilemmas and power dynamics inherent in the doctor-patient relationship.
The book provides a comprehensive account of the forces that have transformed medicine into a dominant force in American society.
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