The Education of Alice Hamilton: From Fort Wayne to Harvard

by Matthew Ringenberg, Joseph Brain, William Ringenberg, et al.

Book Overview

As the founder of the Occupational Safety and Health Act and the first woman faculty member of Harvard University, Alice Hamilton will be remembered for her contributions to public health and her remarkable career. Born and raised in Fort Wayne, Indiana, Hamilton attended several medical schools contributing to her lifelong dedication to learning. Focusing on the investigation of the health and safety conditions - or rather lack thereof - in the...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0253043999
• ISBN13: 9780253043993
• Release Date: November 2019
• Publisher: Indiana University Press
• Length: 166 Pages
• Weight: 0.55 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 5.4" x 8.3"
• Grade Range: Postsecondary and higher