This book provides a timely review of the contemporary interpretation of the ‘comprehensive health centre’; a building type that was originally advocated by health reformers in the UK in the first half of the twentieth century. The book discusses the development of this idea; the failure under the NHS to apply the idea in practice in the second half of the century and the recent emergence; in all four regions of the UK; of comprehensive health centres providing a wide range of health and social services; often linked to other community facilities. A review of the latest developments in comprehensive health centre design forms the core of the book in the form of detailed case studies of ten exemplary recent projects. Generously illustrated in full colour the case studies include plans; diagrams; photographs and analytical text; providing the reader with detailed information about a range of design approaches.Following devolution; NHS health policies in England; Scotland; Northern Ireland and Wales have begun to diverge and the role of the comprehensive health centre in the current health service of each country is assessed. Aimed at professionals; healthcare facilities providers and policy makers; the book also considers the opportunities for and obstacles facing the further development of the comprehensive health centre as an integral part of the infrastructure of the NHS in the future.
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Diane Arbus bookBy David FredericksDiane Arbus; A Biography is a good update on Arbus. Transaction was swift and easy for me. Thanks.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. A fine view of the Life and Works of Diane ArbusBy nkThis is a beautifully written biography of Diane Arbus; that I highly recommend.It was very enjoyable for me to learn about Arbus relationships with her family members and photographer friends.And; learning about her process in creating photographs; and her relationships with the people she photographs; is extremely interesting.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. The Person Behind Those Amazing PhotographsBy tony giffoneThis is an interesting and informative biography of Diane Arbus. It is informative and intelligent about her work without resorting to academic jargon. It is also manages to be long enough to be thorough but not so long that it becomes repetitive.
