Life Before Death Social Studies Medical Care Cartwright vintage 1973 HC DJ

Vintage Ex-Library\nMedical Sociology Archive\nLife Before Death\nAnn Cartwright \u2014 1973 First Edition\n\nYear\n1973\n\nFormat\nHardcover\n\nPublisher\nRoutledge\n\nPages\n285+\n\n01 / The Authority Statement\nLife Before Death is a seminal study on terminal care, first published in 1973. Conducted by Ann Cartwright, Lisbeth Hockey, and John L. Anderson, this pioneering work provides a detailed medical and sociological analysis of the final year of life for 785 adults. By utilizing retrospective reports from close relatives, the study highlighted significant gaps in healthcare and social services that were often overlooked during the 1970s. It remains a critical historical archive for those researching the evolution of palliative care, the role of general practitioners, and the impact of terminal illness on informal support networks.\n\n02 / Condition Report\n\nBinding & Spine\nHardcover edition with original dust jacket. As an ex-library copy, the jacket is protected by a ply