| Tommy Douglas - The Innovative and Efficient Leader Who Started Canada's Health Insurance System Canadian History for Kids True Canadian Heroes Contributor(s): Professor Beaver (Author) |
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ISBN: 0228235588 ISBN-13: 9780228235583 Publisher: Professor Beaver OUR PRICE: $16.19 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: January 2021 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Nonfiction | People & Places - Canada |
| Physical Information: 0.15" H x 8.5" W x 8.5" (0.31 lbs) 70 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Tommy Douglas was known as the father of socialized medicine. What does that mean? Is socialized medicine under the umbrella of medical science? Not really. You see, socialized medicine pertains to the introduction of programs such as Medicare, bargaining rights for civil servants, and a Canada-wide pension plan. Why did Tommy fight for these programs? Find out by reading this book. |