In the kingdom of the sick : a social history of chronic illness in America
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Edwards, Laurie
Published
New York : Walker & Co., 2013.
Edition
1st U.S. ed.
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Southwest La Plata Library District - Fort Lewis Mesa - NONFICTION
PL 362.19 EDW
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LC Subjects
Chronic diseases -- United States -- History.
Chronically ill -- United States -- Social aspects.
History, 19th Century -- United States.
History, 20th Century -- United States.
History, 21st Century -- United States.
Other Subjects
Chronic Disease -- United States.
Chronic diseases -- United States -- History.
Chronically ill -- Social aspects.
Patient Advocacy -- history -- United States.
Patient Rights -- history -- United States.
Social Change -- history -- United States.

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Published
New York : Walker & Co., 2013.
Format
Book
Edition
1st U.S. ed.
Physical Desc
243 pages ; 23 cm.
Language
English

Notes

Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (p. 213-235) and index.
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Booklist starred
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Library Journal
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Booklist starred, December 2012
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Library Journal, April 2013
Description
Presents a history of chronic illness in America, looking at patient rights, the role of social media in medical advocacy, the origins of attitudes about chronic illness, and more.
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Adult
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Adult,Follett Library Resources

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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)

Edwards, L. (2013). In the kingdom of the sick: a social history of chronic illness in America (1st U.S. ed.). Walker & Co..

Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)

Edwards, Laurie. 2013. In the Kingdom of the Sick: A Social History of Chronic Illness in America. Walker & Co.

Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)

Edwards, Laurie. In the Kingdom of the Sick: A Social History of Chronic Illness in America Walker & Co, 2013.

MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)

Edwards, Laurie. In the Kingdom of the Sick: A Social History of Chronic Illness in America 1st U.S. ed., Walker & Co., 2013.

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