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| Abbreviation | SSHM |
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| Formation | 1970 |
The Society for the Social History of Medicine (SSHM) was established in 1970. [1] It is known for its peer-reviewed journal Social History of Medicine (since 1988) and the three book series it has sponsored, Studies in the Social History of Medicine (1989-2009), Studies for the Society for the Social History of Medicine, and Social Histories of Medicine. [2] [3] Its first meeting and inaugral lecture was in May 1970. [4]
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