The Ambulance: A History
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| Rating | : | 4.93 (837 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0786473010 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 398 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2017-07-07 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
He lives in Rochester, New York. . A psychiatrist and former district attorney, Ryan Corbett Bell has visited hospitals, clinics, leper colonies, and infirmaries worldwide and studies medical history and the ways in which care is delivered
--1st Responder News"If there was a best-seller list for EMS books, this book would surely be included. From the EMS veteran to the rookie, you'll find enjoyment in this easy-to-read trip back in time that examines the origin, history and development of the ambulance and the people who have dedicated their lives to saving otherscomprehensive." --Journal of Emergency Medical Services. "This thorough history follows the ambulance through every phase." --Antique Automobile"Fascinating history." --C&RL News
SpeedReaders.info review Speed Readers The book reaches deeper than merely describing the vehicular aspects of ambulances over time but aims to explain their origin, purpose, and development in the larger context of the advances in medical care and societal growth. The author brings a rather unique set of professional experiences and insights to the task of writing an account that connects new dots. And, the book is more than just an academic exercise: the author hopes that by enabling the reader to understand the challenges of the past. great book maya information was exactly what i needed for my research paper and it was interesting to read as well. i will keep this for future references. KATX said He is an excellent historian who covers not only the history of the. I needed a reference on the brief merger of the functions of the ambulance and the hearse in American history. Dr. Bell's comprehensive work covered the topic amply. He is an excellent historian who covers not only the history of the equipment and the vehicles but also the public policy that went into improving ambulance service in this country. I highly recommend this excellent work of medical history.
This thorough history follows the ambulance through every phase, focusing not just on the vehicles but on their role within the developing medical systems they served, as well as the political, social and economic influences that have shaped their advancement. More than 275 photographs and other illustrations accompany the text.. Topics include the critical role of police ambulances in the development of the first emergency medical services, the history of the ambulance intern, breakthroughs in ambulance design and function from the horse-drawn days to the present, notable women in ambulance development, an