Medicine in Modern Britain 1780-1950 provides an introduction to the development of medicine in Britain from the end of the early modern period and through modern times. It is essential reading for students of the history of medicine in Britian. 'This easy to read and engaging book offers a comprehensive overview of the history of medicine in modern Britain, including?the various approaches, sources and terminology used by medical historians. I enthusiastically recommend this book to students as an up-to-date introduction to the history of medicine that identifies geographical variations in British?experiences of health and medicine, and that touches upon recent research themes such as 'health' and 'domestic' medicine'. Kathryn Woods, University of Warwick, UK