Focusing on obstetrics, this first book about the history of medicine in relation to the plastic revolution asks vital questions about childbirth today - and tomorrow - and demonstrates that the current turning point in the history of childbirth is also a turning point in the history of humanity.

Originally published in 1976, this is the account of British society's response to the threat of disease. It is the story of an administrative fight to exclude the disease by quarantine and to persuade commerce and working-class people to observe carefully thought-out regulations.

Genetic and reproductive technology now offers us the possibility of choosing what kinds of children we do and don't have. Should we welcome this power, or should we fear its implications? The renowned moral philosopher and best-selling author Jonathan Glover suggests how we should try to deal with this urgent problem.

The astonishing true story of how Catherine the Great joined forces with a Quaker doctor from Essex to spearhead a groundbreaking public health campaign

How Covid-19 vaccines went from the laboratory to people's arms - the inside story of an extraordinary national campaign against all odds

Orchestrating and coordinating contributions from more than 75 selected public health specialists and environmental scientists, the editors have developed a concise and comprehensive book that represents a core curriculum on climate change and public health, including key strategies for adaptation and mitigation.

This title, aimed at healthcare professionals involved in clinical audit and clinical governance projects, shows how clinical audit can improve the quality of patient care. A CD-ROM containing full EPI info is included.

The Final FRCA Viva is the last postgraduate examination many trainees will ever take. Preparation is invaluable not only to pass the exam, but to feel ready to take the next steps to becoming a senior registrar. This book provides short, succinct clinical cases that are mapped to the RCoA curriculum.

The Final FRCA Viva is the last postgraduate examination many trainees will ever take. Preparation is invaluable not only to pass the exam, but to feel ready to take the next steps to becoming a senior registrar. This book provides short, succinct clinical cases that are mapped to the RCoA curriculum.