John Cumpston (19 results)

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good.

PF. Condition: New.

Paperback. Condition: Otherwise very good condition. Offprinted from the Geographical Journal, June 1963. Pp 175-184, map ills., blue pp wrps, sml. label mark on cover, o/w vgc. Not in Spence.

Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. 32 pages. 4to. A very good copy of this bibliography edited by Walter Stone. Soft covers, title on front board, staples and cloth spine. Full page map. Limited to 120 copies, this being number 55.

Or.cl. Dustjacket. 270pp. b/w plates & a map. Very good copy. 1st ed. Scottish born Australian explorer, Thomas Mitchell, was made Surveyor General in 1827 & surveyed much of Southeastern Australia until his death in 1792.

Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Neuware.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: No Dust Jacket. First Edition; First Printing. Yellow cloth pictorial cover, slight edge rubbing, corners a bit bent. Filled with b&w photos, maps, map endpapers on this operation in North Africa, WWII. ; 4to 11" - 13" tall; 256 pages.

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. Oversized cloth hardcover, vii + 450 pages, NOT ex-library. Weight 1.09kg. Minor handling wear. Book is clean and bright with unmarked text, free of inscriptions and stamps, firmly bound. VG untorn dust jacket. -- A posthumously completed manuscript of J.H.L. Cumpston, Australia's first Commonwealth Director-General of Health and a pivotal figure in the nation's medical administration. Edited for a modern audience. -- This is a comprehensive exploration of the evolution of public health and the management of diseases in Australia from colonial times to the modern era. This scholarly work provides an in-depth analysis of the social, political, and medical developments that have shaped the Australian health landscape over centuries. The book delves into the history of epidemics, public health policies, and medical advancements in Australia, highlighting significant events such as the smallpox outbreaks, the Spanish flu pandemic, and the development of the Australian healthcare system. It examines how Indigenous health has been impacted by colonial practices and how subsequent healthcare policies have addressed (or failed to address) these disparities. The author meticulously traces the transformation of public health practices, from early quarantine efforts to contemporary strategies for disease prevention and health promotion. Cumpston brings together a wealth of historical data and narratives to illustrate the shifting paradigms of health and disease management in Australia. The book also addresses contemporary health challenges, such as the rise of chronic diseases and the impact of globalization on public health. "Health and Disease in Australia: A History" is an essential resource for students, scholars, and practitioners interested in the history of medicine, public health, and Australian studies. It provides valuable insights into the interplay between health, society, and policy, making it a crucial addition to the field of medical history and social science.

Edition limited to 120 copies, numbered (No.50/120) and signed by Walter W. Stone, General Editor of "Studies in Australian Bibliography" series, No. 6. (2), II, 32 PP (recto only), plus 1 b/w plate (Fp: "Map of Macquarie Island"). Soft covers, title on front board, staples and cloth spine. Near fine. 25.3 x 20.3.

Leatherbound. Condition: NEW. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. Leatherbound edition. Condition: New. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. Bound in genuine leather with Satin ribbon page markers and Spine with raised gilt bands. Pages: 52. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Reprinted from 1919 edition. NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. IF YOU WISH TO ORDER PARTICULAR VOLUME OR ALL THE VOLUMES YOU CAN CONTACT US. Resized as per current standards. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Language: English Pages: 52.

First printing. Typescript, cloth spine stiff paper boards,ex lib with small markings. From the series Studies in Australian Bibliography . Limited to 120 copies this being 66. Small 4to; 32 pages map frontispiece.

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. First Edition. Hardcover, large quarto, pictorial cloth with matching image on dust-jacket. Dust not price clipped and hosued in protective mylar cover. 256pp., Index to photographs. Illustrated with over 500 black and white photographs, large 2 page map, and map endpapers. First edition. No previous ownership marks. A very clean, square and unmarked copy. Near fine in a fine dust-jacket. A large, heavy book, extra postage charges will be required for Priority and International orders.

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Paperback / softback. Condition: New. This item is printed on demand. New copy - Usually dispatched within 5-9 working days.

LeatherBound. Condition: New. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. Bound in genuine leather with Satin ribbon page markers and Spine with raised gilt bands. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Reprinted from 1916 edition. NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set and contains approximately 30 pages. IF YOU WISH TO ORDER PARTICULAR VOLUME OR ALL THE VOLUMES YOU CAN CONTACT US. Resized as per current standards. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Language: English.

LeatherBound. Condition: New. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. Bound in genuine leather with Satin ribbon page markers and Spine with raised gilt bands. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Reprinted from 1913 edition. NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set and contains approximately 18 pages. IF YOU WISH TO ORDER PARTICULAR VOLUME OR ALL THE VOLUMES YOU CAN CONTACT US. Resized as per current standards. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Language: English.

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Hardback. Condition: New. This item is printed on demand. New copy - Usually dispatched within 5-9 working days.

LeatherBound. Condition: New. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. LeatherBound edition. Condition: New. Reprinted from 1914 edition. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. Bound in genuine leather with Satin ribbon page markers and Spine with raised gilt bands. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Pages: 208 NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Pages: 208.