To Cast Out Disease: A History of the International Health Division of Rockefeller Foundation, 1913-1951

ISBN-10: 9780195166316
ISBN-13: 978-0195166316
Publisher: Oxford Univ Pr
Publication date: 16 October 2003

Name: To Cast Out Disease: A History of the International Health Division of Rockefeller Foundation, 1913-1951
SKU: 9780195166316
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SKU: 9780195166316

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Discover the untold story of the Rockefeller Foundation’s International Health Division (1913-1951) in “To Cast Out Disease.” This comprehensive history, drawn from extensive Rockefeller Archives, reveals the internal struggles, governmental conflicts, and ambitious goals of the “medical barons” who fought to eradicate global diseases. Explore groundbreaking research, including early DDT testing and vaccine development, and understand the Division’s influence on public health institutions worldwide, from London to Calcutta. Author Farley delves into the personalities, prejudices, and scandals that shaped this pivotal 20th-century health agency. “To Cast Out Disease” offers a compelling narrative for anyone interested in the history of public health, tropical medicine, and international medical institutions, providing a unique perspective on the fight against disease and poverty.

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