Reading the Nineteenth-Century Medical Journal

This book explores nineteenth-century medical and health periodicals, their contemporary significance, readership, and how historians have approached them as objects of study. It highlights the multi-faceted nature of these publications and their uses to the historian, including their role in debates about women doctors and the formation of professional medical communities.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 104 pages
Publication date: 25 September 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This comprehensive book delves into the world of nineteenth-century medical and health periodicals, examining their contemporary significance, readership, and the approaches historians have taken to study them as valuable historical artifacts. The contributors to this volume shed light on the multifaceted nature of these publications, highlighting their role in shaping professional medical communities within French and Portuguese periodicals. Moreover, they emphasize that medical periodicals were not solely consumed by doctors and nurses but also reached the general public, making them a rich source of information for historians interested in nineteenth-century periodical culture.

The chapters in this book were originally published as a special issue of the journal "Media History," showcasing the depth of research and analysis on the subject matter. Whether you are a historian of medicine or a scholar interested in nineteenth-century periodical culture, this book offers insightful perspectives and valuable insights into the world of medical and health periodicals during this transformative period.

Weight: 453g
Dimension: 246 x 174 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367643287