In plagues and politics dr fitzhugh mullan a us public health service commissioned officer whose grandfather was also in the service contributes to correcting this imbalance with a history of the service since its revolutionary war beginnings as a source of medical care for merchant mariners the book was prepared at the invitation of former surgeon general c everett koop who has written . Plagues and politics the story of the united states public health service mullan fitzhugh 9780465057795 books amazonca. Plagues and politics the story of the united states public health service charles l williams jr journal of public health policy volume 13 pages 102 105 1992cite this article 1 accesses this is a preview of subscription content log in to check access access options buy single article instant unlimited access to the full article pdf us 3995 price includes vat for usa subscribe . Plagues and politics the story of the us public health service this film chronicles the public health service from its 1798 authorization as the marine hospital service to its fight against. Plagues and politics presents the fascinating history of the united states public health service written to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the services unique medical militia the commissioned corps 2 color illustrations