Robert K. Pelling

Robert K. Pelling is a distinguished scholar known for his expertise in the history of medicine and public health, as well as his contributions to the understanding of the social impacts of illness and healthcare systems. His research often explores the relationship between society, disease, and responses to public health crises. Pelling has published several influential works that examine topics such as the plague, tuberculosis, and the development of health policies. His work emphasizes how historical contexts shape our understanding of health and disease, and how this knowledge can inform contemporary public health practices.