A study of the development of modern medical health services in Palestine until 1948 and in Israel, this book focuses on the interaction of state policy, class

Background. Differences in health and health services use among different ethnic groups within populations have been always a major concern in democratic societ

Background. Differences in health and health services use among different ethnic groups within populations have been always a major concern in democratic societ

In its early years, Israel's dominant ideology led to public provision of health care for all Jewish citizens-regardless of their age, income, or ability to pay

The author investigates the political and social forces that influenced Israel's health care system and policy during the early years of state building. Among t