Performing Medicine

The transformation of medicine into a modern profession is examined through the lens of cultural and social changes in the late eighteenth and early nineteenth centuries. Focusing on York, the book highlights how local identities of medical practitioners evolved into a unified, scientifically-based profession, influenced by broader social and political forces. Utilizing diverse archival materials like letters and newspapers, it reveals the everyday practices and experiences that shaped this evolution, offering a nuanced perspective on the history of medicine.