Black, Nick Livres

No single discipline can provide a full account of how and why health care is the way it is. This book provides you with a series of conceptual frameworks which help to unravel the apparent complexity that confronts the inexperienced observer. It demonstrates the need for contributions from medicine, sociology, economics, history and epidemiology. It also shows the necessity to consider health care at three key individual patients and their experiences; health care organisations such as health centres and hospitals; and regional and national institutions such as governments and health insurance bodies. The book inputs to health services, processes of care, outcomes, organization of services and improving the quality of health care.

This books attacks the ideological foundations of capitalism, starting with the mystifications surrounding the idea of the market .

The narrative explores the humorous and chaotic world of software development, where the protagonist navigates the challenges of coding under various states of inebriation. With a satirical take on the tech industry, it highlights the absurdities of debugging and documentation while offering a critical view of regulatory bodies like the Nuclear Regulatory Commission. The book promises a blend of comedy and insight into the life of a programmer, showcasing the unpredictable nature of tech work.

Set against the backdrop of Westminster Hall on December 13, 1828, this narrative delves into a pivotal moment in history, exploring the political and social tensions of early 19th-century Britain. The story intricately weaves together the lives of influential figures, highlighting their struggles, ambitions, and the consequences of their actions. Themes of power, justice, and the quest for reform resonate throughout, offering readers a vivid glimpse into a transformative era marked by both conflict and change.

Packed full of curious and surprising facts about medicine and beautifully illustrated with maps, photographs and images, this is the perfect guide book for anyone with a passion for urban walks, the history of London and, of course, medicine.

The compelling, previously unknown story of the wartime adventures of Bob Allen: pilot, aerial photographer, and prisoner of war--a remarkable man who served his country across the world from Africa to Europe during World War II.