Racial Divide in American Medicine

Explore the profound challenges of equity in health care with "Racial Divide in American Medicine," a compelling volume edited by Dr. Richard D. deShazo, published by the University Press of Mississippi in 2018. Spanning 224 pages, this hardback edition delves into the historical and contemporary struggles faced by African American citizens and physicians, particularly in Mississippi and across the United States.

The contributors chart a critical path through history, beginning with the era of slave hospitals, and continuing through Reconstruction, Jim Crow, and the civil rights movement, to illustrate the ongoing disparities in health care access and treatment. This insightful book not only documents the dark legacies of racism and inequality in American medicine but also highlights the resilience and advocacy of those fighting for justice within the health care system.

"Racial Divide in American Medicine" is essential reading for anyone interested in understanding the intersection of race, health, and social justice in America.