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Bellevue: Three Centuries Of Medicine And Mayhem At America'S Most Storied Hospital,Used
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From A Pulitzer Prizewinning Historian Comes A Riveting History Of New York'S Iconic Public Hospital That Charts The Turbulent Rise Of American Medicine.Bellevue Hospital, On New York City'S East Side, Occupies A Colorful And Horrifying Place In The Public Imagination: A Den Of Mangled Crime Victims, Vicious Psychopaths, Assorted Derelicts, Lunatics, And Exoticdisease Sufferers. In Its Two And A Half Centuries Of Service, There Was Hardly An Epidemic Or Social Catastropheor Groundbreaking Scientific Advancethat Did Not Touch Bellevue.David Oshinsky, Whose Last Book, Polio: An American Story, Was Awarded A Pulitzer Prize, Chronicles The History Of America'S Oldest Hospital And In So Doing Also Charts The Rise Of New York To The Nation'S Preeminent City, The Path Of American Medicine From Butchery And Quackery To A Professional And Scientific Endeavor, And The Growth Of A Civic Institution. From Its Origins In 1738 As An Almshouse And Pesthouse, Bellevue Today Is A Revered Public Hospital Bringing Firstclass Care To Anyone In Need. With Its Diverse, Ailing, And Unprotesting Patient Population, The Hospital Was A Natural Laboratory For The Nation'S First Clinical Research. It Treated Tens Of Thousands Of Civil War Soldiers, Launched The First Civilian Ambulance Corps And The First Nursing School For Women, Pioneered Medical Photography And Psychiatric Treatment, And Spurred New York City To Establish The Country'S First Official Board Of Health.As Medical Technology Advanced, 'Voluntary' Hospitals Began To Seek Out Patients Willing To Pay For Their Care. For Charity Cases, It Was Left To Bellevue To Fill The Void. The Latter Decades Of The Twentieth Century Brought Rampant Crime, Drug Addiction, And Homelessness To The Nation'S Struggling Citiesproblems That Called A Public Hospital'S Very Survival Into Question. It Took The Aids Crisis To Cement Bellevue'S Enduring Place As New York'S Ultimate Safety Net, The Iconic Hospital Of Last Resort. Lively, Pageturning, Fascinating, Bellevue Is Essential American History.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'Bellevue: Three Centuries of Medicine and Mayhem at America's Most Storied Hospital'? A: The book provides a historical account of Bellevue Hospital in New York City, detailing its role in the evolution of American medicine and its significance during various social crises.
- Q: Who is the author of the book and what are his credentials? A: The author is David Oshinsky, a Pulitzer Prize-winning historian known for his work on American medical history, including the award-winning book 'Polio: An American Story'.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: The book is available in hardcover binding, ensuring durability and a premium feel.
- Q: When was 'Bellevue' published? A: The book was published on November 15, 2016.
- Q: How many pages does 'Bellevue' contain? A: The book contains 400 pages.
- Q: What key themes are explored in the book? A: Key themes include the rise of American medicine, the challenges faced by Bellevue Hospital, and its role as a safety net during public health crises.
- Q: Is this book suitable for general readers or is it more academic? A: The book is written for a general audience and is accessible to readers interested in history and medicine, while still providing in-depth insights.
- Q: Does the book cover Bellevue Hospital's involvement in any significant historical events? A: Yes, the book discusses Bellevue's involvement during the Civil War, the AIDS crisis, and its response to various epidemics throughout its history.
- Q: What makes Bellevue Hospital historically significant? A: Bellevue is historically significant as America's oldest public hospital, known for pioneering medical practices and serving as a crucial healthcare provider for underserved populations.
- Q: Is there a specific edition of the book? A: Yes, this is the First Edition of 'Bellevue'.