Preventive Medicine and Public Health

The book is in fair condition with visible wear on the cover, particularly at the spine edges and corners. The binding remains intact, though there is noticeable fraying. The pages are clean without inscriptions or library markings. There is no dust jacket included.

"Preventive Medicine and Public Health" by Wilson G. Smillie was published by The Macmillan Company in New York, 1953. This is a hardcover second edition, reflecting updates from its original 1946 publication. Smillie, a prominent figure in public health and preventive medicine, served as a professor at Cornell University Medical College. This edition provides an insightful exploration of preventive healthcare practices and public health policies during the mid-20th century. While the book is not a first edition, its second edition status indicates it includes revisions and updates valuable to historians and medical professionals alike. The book is currently out of print, making this edition a noteworthy acquisition for collectors of medical history. The physical condition shows some wear, with no dust jacket, but remains intact and readable.