This journal explores the historical entanglements of medicine, science, and society across various geographic regions and time periods. It examines the development of medical knowledge, its dissemination through public and professional channels, and its impact on social relations, governance, and individual experiences. The scope includes the history of specific medical conditions, public health initiatives, and the roles of various healthcare practitioners and institutions.
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SJR Quartile by Discipline
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HistoryQ1
Medicine (miscellaneous)Q3
Subject Classification
Web of Science Categories
HistoryHistory & Philosophy Of Science
Scopus Categories
HistoryMedicine (miscellaneous)
Research Topics (OpenAlex)
Historical Psychiatry and Medical PracticesHistorical Studies on Reproduction, Gender, Health, and Societal ChangesHistory of Science and MedicineMedical History and InnovationsHistorical Studies and Socio-cultural AnalysisDiverse Historical and Scientific StudiesMedical History and ResearchHistorical Economic and Social StudiesHistory of Medicine StudiesMedicine and Dermatology Studies History