Virginia Berridge is a British academic historian and public health expert. Her work delves into the historical evolution of public health policies and attitudes, particularly concerning diseases and their treatment. She examines how understandings of health and illness have shifted over time and how these changes have impacted society and healthcare systems. Her approach combines rigorous historical analysis with an understanding of contemporary public health challenges.
This Very Short Introduction outlines the nature of public health in our world today and places public health in its historical context from the earliest times, analysing in particular the changes in public health regulation through the nineteenth century and the twentieth and twenty first centuries.
This book provides a comprehensive examination of the evolution of health, health services, and health policy in Britain from 1939 onwards. It explores significant shifts in public health approaches, the development of the National Health Service, and the impact of social and economic factors on health outcomes. Through detailed analysis, it highlights key policies and reforms that have shaped the current landscape of British healthcare, offering insights into the challenges and advancements over the decades.
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The analysis delves into the evolution of AIDS policy over a fifteen-year period, highlighting the remarkable shift in public and official responses to the disease. Virginia Berridge explores the establishment of numerous organizations dedicated to studying, containing, and treating AIDS, reflecting on how society has mobilized to address this critical health crisis. The book offers a unique perspective on the historical context and implications of the AIDS epidemic, shedding light on both governmental and grassroots efforts.