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From around the eleventh century until the Reformation, a close
connection between the Church and hospitals was formed as they
became a refuge for the ill, ostracised and poor. First published
in 1926, John Morrison Hobson presents a fascinating survey of the
hospitals and almshouses found throughout medieval England. Full of
photographs and illustrations, Hobson surveys the almshouses by
geographical location and provides a social and historical context
for each. This practical and interesting study will be of use to
students and academics with an interest in English hospitals and
almshouses, their relationship to the Church, and English social
history more generally.
From around the eleventh century until the Reformation, a close
connection between the Church and hospitals was formed as they
became a refuge for the ill, ostracised and poor. First published
in 1926, John Morrison Hobson presents a fascinating survey of the
hospitals and almshouses found throughout medieval England. Full of
photographs and illustrations, Hobson surveys the almshouses by
geographical location and provides a social and historical context
for each. This practical and interesting study will be of use to
students and academics with an interest in English hospitals and
almshouses, their relationship to the Church, and English social
history more generally.
"Why I Became an Occupational Physician" and Other Occupational
Health Stories brings together an edited collection of the short
articles published in the journal Occupational Medicine between
2002 and 2018. The articles originally appeared as 'fillers',
commissioned to literally 'fill' the blank spaces at the end of the
main scientific papers, but they soon became a feature in their own
right. Written by doctors working in occupational medicine and
health, the fillers began as a series of pieces exploring the
varied and often surprising reasons why the individuals chose to
pursue this unique speciality, whether it was a natural career
move, triggered by a specific event, or stumbled upon by chance.
Over time the articles became much broader in their scope and the
journal began to attract pieces from some brilliant writers: Mike
Gibson, John Challenor, Nerys Williams, and of course the
superlative Anthony Seaton, amongst many others. Each article
offers something different: a peek into history, a humorous
adventure, a quiet musing, or a thought-provoking observation, but
all are tied together under the umbrella of occupational medicine,
a speciality that is often little known or understood in the wider
world of medicine. This book brings together over 15 years' worth
of fascinating and diverse articles into one volume for the first
time, giving a rare insight into the world of the occupational
physician.
The 'bible' of occupational health, Fitness for Work is the most
in-depth and comprehensive resource available on the relationship
between ill health and employment. The specialist advice given
covers health hazards in the work place, fitness for work, and
rehabilitation after illness or injury. A truly current source, it
discusses the social aspects of work, and problems associated with
our ageing workforce and changing population. Communicating
occupational health advice to patients, employees, and doctors,
Fitness for Work improves relationships in the workplace. It
details the impact of a patient's health on work, and how they can
be supported to gain or remain in employment. This invaluable
source argues that in a suitable role, an employee can derive
immense benefits to their health and well-being from work.
Importantly, this comprehensive title also presents tactics on how
to reduce inappropriate barriers to work for those who have
overcome an injury or disease, and those who live with chronic
conditions. Fully revised and updated, the sixth edition of Fitness
for Work is based on the latest research evidence and clinical
advances. The first half of the book focuses on the general
principles of fitness to work and occupational health practice,
such as legal aspects, ethical principles, health promotion, health
surveillance and general principles of rehabilitation. In addition,
it advises on sickness absence, ill health retirement, medication,
transport, vibration and travel. In the second half of the book,
chapters are arranged by clinical speciality or topic, and are
co-authored by a topic specialist and a specialist occupational
physician providing a comprehensive view of the subject. For
effortless reference, each specialty chapter outlines the
conditions covered, their prevalence and impact, and discusses the
clinical aspects and treatment that affects work capacity. All
recommendations are evidence-based and make use of the NICE
guidelines. The definitive text on the relationship between health
and work, Fitness for Work delivers a wealth of valuable consensus
guidance, codes of practice, and locally evolved standards. This
highly-regarded resource is essential for all occupational health
practitioners.
The Indigenous languages of Australia have been undergoing a
renaissance over recent decades. Many languages that had long
ceased to be heard in public and consequently deemed 'dead' or
'extinct', have begun to emerge. Geographically and linguistically
isolated, revitalisers of Indigenous Australian languages have
often struggled to find guidance for their circumstances, unaware
of the others walking a similar path. In this context Re-awakening
Languages seeks to provide the first comprehensive snapshot of the
actions and aspirations of Indigenous people and their supporters
for the revitalisation of Australian languages in the 21st century.
The contributions to this volume describe the satisfactions and
tensions of this ongoing struggle. They also draw attention to the
need for effective planning and strong advocacy at the highest
political and administrative levels, if language revitalisation in
Australia is to be successful and people's efforts are to have
longevity.
There are many good and popular English books on the Mass. Some of
them treat the subject after the manner of a Rationale, explaining
the significance of the prayers and ceremonies of the Eucharistic
rite; others are historical and antiquarian, and elucidate the
origin and evolution of the ceremonial - while of devotional books
there is no end. This book, however, is a treatise on the folklore
and minor antiquities of the Mass; by which are meant the various
aspects and the numerous details of the Holy Sacrifice which have
so impressed the minds of Catholics in the past as to leave
permanent traces in the popular traditions and speech. The aim of
this book is to stimulate love for the ancient Mass by showing how
it was valued by our ancestors in ages of faith, and what our
predecessors in the penal times willingly suffered for its sake.
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