"Medicine and Health Through Time: An SHP Development Study" by Ian Coulson explores the evolution of medical practices and health care from ancient civilizations to contemporary times. The book examines significant historical milestones, influential figures, and the interplay between societal changes and advancements in medicine. Through a thematic approach, it covers various aspects such as public health, the role of hospitals, and the impact of scientific discoveries. This comprehensive study not only highlights the progress in medical knowledge but also encourages critical thinking about how historical context shapes modern health practices and policies, making it an essential resource for students and educators alike. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is part of a book series called Discovering the Past For Gcse .

This book has been graded for interest at 14-16 years.

There are 216 pages in this book.

It is aimed at Young Adult readers. The term Young Adult (YA) is used for books which have the following characteristics: (1) aimed at ages 12-18 years, US grades 7-12, UK school years 8-15, (2) around 50-75k words long, (3) main character is aged 12-18 years, (4) topics include self-reflection, internal conflict vs external, analyzing life and its meaning, (5) point of view is often in the first person, and (6) swearing, violence, romance and sexuality are allowed.

This book was published in 1996 by Hodder Education .

Ian Dawson is Publications Director of the Schools History Project and creator of www. thinkinghistory. co. uk.