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The State and the Doctor is a book written by Sidney Webb and published in 1910. It is a historical analysis of the relationship between the state and the medical profession in England during the 19th and early 20th centuries. The book examines the role of the state in regulating medical practice and the evolution of the medical profession from a largely unregulated and unscientific field to a highly specialized and regulated profession. Webb argues that the state has played a crucial role in shaping the medical profession, both in terms of its scientific development and its social status. He also explores the tensions that have arisen between the state and the medical profession, particularly in the areas of public health and medical education. The State and the Doctor is a seminal work in the history of medicine and provides valuable insights into the complex relationship between the state and the medical profession that continue to shape healthcare policy and practice to this day.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.