About the Book

This book reviews 800 years of ambulance development, looking not only at the vehicles themselves, but also telling the stories of the men and women who served on them and who created the medical systems in which they operated. The purpose of the book is two-fold. First, it attempts to explain, not merely describe, ambulance evolution by critically examining its political, economic, and social influences. Second, it aims to introduce topics omitted from previous works, including the critical role played by police ambulances in the development of the first emergency medical services, a concise history of the ambulance intern, notable women in ambulance development, and a fresh look at the first organized paramedic services.

Product Details

Media: Hardcover Book, 382 pages

Language: English

Publisher: McFarland & Company

Edition: Unknown

ISBN-10: 0786438118

Publication Date: Oct. 1st, 2008

ISBN-13: 9780786438112

Dimensions: 7.34 x 10.04 x 1.18 inches

Shipping Weight: 1.93 lbs

• Categories: Computing Acoustics & Sound Medical Transportation