Sick Note

A History of the British Welfare State

Auteurs

• Gareth Millward

Paramètres

• 256 pages
• 9 heures de lecture

• Santé & Médecine
• Sciences sociales

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Focusing on the evolution of medical certification for work absence, this book explores the British state's inquiry into the nature of illness from 1948 to 2010. Gareth Millward examines the enduring presence of the sick note in both practical use and cultural perception, paralleling its survival with that of the welfare state. Through historical analysis, the narrative reveals the complexities surrounding sickness, work, and societal attitudes towards health.

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• Année de publication: 2022
• Reliure: (rigide)