The Common Nature of Epidemics, and their relation to climate and civilization

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Smith, Southwood, 1788-1861

Contributor:

Baker, Thomas, 1819-

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"The Common Nature of Epidemics, and their relation to climate and civilization" by Southwood Smith is a scientific publication written in the mid-19th century." This work examines the intricacies of diseases classified as epidemics, linking their occurrences to environmental factors, particularly climate and societal structures. The book delves into the shared characteristics of various epidemics, exploring how they are influenced by specific conditions, with an emphasis on the role of cleanliness and public health. "At the start of the book, the author discusses the pressing concerns regarding a potential outbreak of a human epidemic following a recent disease prevalence among cattle in England." He draws on his extensive experience in dealing with epidemics, particularly cholera. Southwood Smith emphasizes the need for knowledge of health conditions as vital not just for physicians but for all individuals, asserting that many causes of illness are preventable through understanding and action. He sets a scientific tone for the text, preparing the reader for a detailed analysis of epidemic diseases, their causes, and preventive measures, establishing a foundation for discussions on historical and contemporary issues related to public health. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by Chris Curnow, Barry Abrahamsen, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)

Notes:

Reading ease score: 45.2 (College-level). Difficult to read.

Release date is 2019-12-27