| Pestilence, Politics, and Pizazz: The Story of Public Health in Las Vegas Contributor(s): Blachley, Annie (Author) |
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ISBN: 0964975998 ISBN-13: 9780964975996 Publisher: Greasewood Press OUR PRICE: $33.25 Product Type: Hardcover Published: January 2003 Annotation: The Clark County Health District was established in 1964 to protect and promote the health, environment, and well-being of Clark County residents and visitors. Its chief health officer, Dr. Otto Ravenholt, faced many challenges during his thirty-five years in office. "Pestilence, Politics, and Pizazz takes an in-depth look at Las Vegas's controversial lifestyles and how they have threatened public health. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Medical | Public Health - Medical | Medical History & Records |
| Dewey: 362.109 |
| LCCN: 2001050133 |
| Series: Golden Age of Medicine in Nevada |
| Physical Information: 0.78" H x 6.38" W x 9.28" (1.02 lbs) 187 pages |
| Themes: - Cultural Region - Western U.S. - Geographic Orientation - Nevada - Locality - Las Vegas, Nevada |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: The Clark County Health District was established in 1964 to protect and promote the health, environment, and well-being of Clark County residents and visitors. Its chief health officer, Dr. Otto Ravenholt, faced many challenges during his thirty-five years in office. Pestilence, Politics, and Pizazz takes an in-depth look at Las Vegas's controversial lifestyles and how they have threatened public health. |