Description: Condition: Good. Packed in a BOX with cardboard backing and padding. (See Photos)! Pages: not written on, clean, bright, odor free, light crease at top corner of most pages. Cover: clean, bright, bumping to edges, heavy rubbing wear to front top corner, small bumping to corners. Ships from California. Ships same or next day (weekdays and Saturdays)! ABOUT: The history of the Los Angeles County Hospital, 1878-1968, and the Los Angeles County-University of Southern California Medical Center, 1969-1978. Size: 8.5" x 11" x 2". 548 Pages.“The History of the Los Angeles County Hospital, 1878-1968, and the Los Angeles County-University of Southern California Medical Center, 1969-1978” by Helen Eastman Martin provides a detailed account of the development and evolution of these significant medical institutions over a century.The book is divided into two main parts:Los Angeles County Hospital (1878-1968):Foundation and Early Years: It covers the establishment of the hospital in 1878, highlighting its initial challenges and the community’s needs it aimed to address.Growth and Expansion: The narrative follows the hospital’s growth, including the construction of new buildings, advancements in medical technology, and the expansion of services to meet the increasing population of Los Angeles.Impact of Major Events: The book discusses how major events like the Great Depression, World War II, and various public health crises influenced the hospital’s operations and policies.Los Angeles County-University of Southern California Medical Center (1969-1978):Transition and Reorganization: This section details the transition from the Los Angeles County Hospital to the Los Angeles County-USC Medical Center, focusing on the administrative and structural changes.Partnership with USC: It explores the partnership with the University of Southern California, emphasizing the benefits of combining medical education with patient care.Modernization and Challenges: The book also addresses the modernization efforts during this period, including the introduction of new medical practices and the challenges faced in maintaining high standards of care amidst financial and social pressures.Overall, Martin’s work is a comprehensive historical account that not only chronicles the institutional changes but also reflects on the broader social and medical advancements in Los Angeles over a century.
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Location: Van Nuys, California
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Publisher: University of Southern California Press
Subject: United States / State & Local / West (Ak, CA, Co, Hi, Id, Mt, Nv, Ut, WY), Hospital Administration & Care
Number of Pages: Xv, 548 Pages
Language: English
Publication Name: History of the Los Angeles County Hospital (1878-1968) and the Los Angeles County University of Southern California Medical Center (1968 - 1978)
Type: Textbook
Subject Area: History, Medical
Author: Helen E. Martin
Format: Hardcover
