Do Less Harm: Ethical Questions for Health Historians

Do Less Harm: Ethical Questions for Health Historians - Courtney E. Thompson

Brand: Johns Hopkins University Press | Status: Còn hàng

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“Do Less Harm” stands out as a thoughtful and necessary contribution to the field of health/historical studies: it asks not only what the history of health is, but how we should do it in ways that minimise harm, respect subjects and communities, and push the field toward more inclusive and reflective practices. The book is more than a manual—it is a call to self‑reflection for historians of health. If you engage with it expecting a handbook of case‑studies alone, you may find more methodological reflection than narrative detail; but if you appreciate a volume that challenges you to re‑examine assumptions and practices in health history, then this will be a very valuable resource.

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In Do Less Harm, editors Courtney E. Thompson and Kylie M. Smith bring together a group of leading historians and scholars to confront one of the most pressing questions in health history: How can we ethically approach stories of medicine and health without perpetuating harm? This thought-provoking collection invites readers into a crucial conversation about the responsibilities of historians when documenting the past.

Through carefully curated essays, the contributors explore the ethical dilemmas that arise in researching, teaching, and writing about the history of health care. From patient privacy to the politics of archives, the essays cover how health histories have often overlooked, misunderstood, or misrepresented the people and communities most affected by medical practices. The contributors challenge the assumptions of the field, offering a more thoughtful approach to historical research—one that emphasizes empathy, accountability, and inclusivity.

The book raises provocative questions and proposes practical strategies for historians and scholars to do less harm in their work and is organized around key themes such as research, teaching, writing, and public engagement, making it an indispensable resource for anyone working in the history of health care, ethics, or the health humanities. With its engaging style and accessible insights, Do Less Harm offers a fresh and timely perspective for academics, students, and readers interested in the ethical challenges of representing the past.