Isbn: 9781330244784 - principles of sanitary science and the public health: with special reference to the causation and prevention of infectious diseases (classic reprint) (3 resultados)

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book explores principles of health, hygiene, and public sanitation, anchoring them to the discoveries of science. Humans once viewed disease as an inscrutable mystery. However, the author posits that disease is not premature old age, but a preventable ecological imbalance. Through advancements in optical technology, the author traces the rise of bacteriology and germ theory, demonstrating how they transformed our understanding of infectious disease. By scrutinizing the struggle for existence, the author builds a framework to comprehend parasitism and disease, examining vectors of infection such as animals and insects, and environmental factors like filth, dirt, air, water, and sewage. The book concludes by discussing preventative measures that have emerged from these discoveries. By promoting aseptic and antiseptic practices, recognizing the importance of clean water, and implementing effective waste disposal, the author posits that we can prevent premature death and improve overall well-being. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…