The Care of Strangers: The Rise of America's Hospital System

About this book

For physicians, social scientists, and lay readers, a history from the time of Thomas Jefferson's administration, when hospitals were largely charitable organizations dedicated to care of the worthy poor, through the 20th century, when they became centers of learning and research as well as the primary care site for most Americans. Originally published in hardcover by Basic Books, 1987. Annotation copyright Book News, Inc. Portland, Or.