To Improve Human Health: A History of the Institute of Medicine
Author:   Institute of Medicine ,  Edward D. Berkowitz ,  National Academy of Sciences
Publisher:   National Academies Press
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9780309061889


Pages:   312
Publication Date:   22 January 1999
Format:   Hardback
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Since its founding in 1970, the Institute of Medicine has become an internationally-recognized source of independent advice and expertise on a broad spectrum of topics and issues related to the advancement of the health sciences and education and public health. Institute activities, reports, and policy statements have gained a wide audience both in the United States and throughout the world. In this formal history of the Institute, Professor Edward D. Berkowitz describes many of the important individuals and events associated with the Institute's creation, operation, development, and accomplishments since its founding, as well as the issues and challenges the Institute has confronted over the years that have helped shape it and to which it has contributed potential solutions and responses.

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Author:   Institute of Medicine ,  Edward D. Berkowitz ,  National Academy of Sciences
Publisher:   National Academies Press
Imprint:   National Academies Press
Dimensions:   Width: 17.80cm , Height: 2.60cm , Length: 25.40cm
Weight:   0.912kg
ISBN:  

9780309061889


ISBN 10:   0309061881
Pages:   312
Publication Date:   22 January 1999
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Out of stock   Availability explained
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1 Front Matter; 2 1 Creating the Institute of Medicine; 3 2 The Institute of Medicine Begins Operations; 4 3 The Hamburg Era; 5 4 Fred Robbins and the Sproull Report; 6 5 Expansion of the Institute of Medicine; 7 6 The Institute of Medicine and AIDS; 8 7 The Institute of Medicine at Twenty Five; 9 Index; 10 About the Author; 11 Photographs

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