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Originally developed as a practical health-care handbook for people living far from medical facilities, the book covers first aid, common illnesses, preventive care, nutrition, childbirth, child health, medicines, sanitation and community health.
Edition details:
First English Edition originally published October 1977.
This copy is the Sixth, Slightly Revised Printing — January 1981.
Published by The Hesperian Foundation, Palo Alto, California.
This is identified inside as an “Experimental English Edition,” an interesting feature of these earlier Hesperian printings.
Large illustrated paperback with the distinctive photographic cover. Vintage pre-owned condition with visible age, handling and cover wear, including creasing and edge wear. Interior shown appears clean and well preserved. Please see all photos for the exact condition and edition.
A fascinating early copy of this influential community health and practical medical-care handbook.
Vintage 1981 printing — not a modern reprint.
