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Potable Water: How to Form a Judgment on the Suitableness of Water for Drinking Purposes; Addressed to Medical Officers of Health, and Sanitary Authorities, Etc (Classic Reprint) - Softcover
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The arguments in favour of this or that view have hitherto been conducted too much on a priori lines and an attack on the position from the other side, - eu appeal to experience as opposed to mere anticipation, - will show us that pet theories are not only not always supported by facts, but must some times be very much modified by them.
It is not proposed to enter into the consideration of any technical details relating to water analysis and happily it is unnecessary. The processes by which 'chemists arrive at their results, and which during the last few years have been much improved in the direction of extreme accuracy, are not the subject of variance, with one notable exception however, viz - that of the estimation of organic matter. Of the several methods in use for the estimation of organic matter, each is vaunted by its originator, as being the best and only reliable one, and the only agreement that seems so far possible amongst analysts (though here it must be admitted the unanimity is complete), is in decrying every other person's process.
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Paperback. Zustand: New. Print on Demand. This book tackles a vital question that plagued 19th-century public health: how to determine the quality of drinking water. The author, a prominent analyst of his time, grapples with the conflicting opinions of experts on the subject. The book delves into the scientific processes for examining water, particularly the debate surrounding the role of organic matter and nitrates. The author's work is positioned within the broader context of growing public awareness of sanitation and disease, as the Industrial Revolution and rapid urbanization brought new challenges to public health. While acknowledging the importance of scientific analysis, the author emphasizes the need for medical expertise in interpreting the results. He argues that purely chemical data is insufficient, and that understanding the context and origin of the water is crucial for determining its safety. The book emphasizes the danger of sewage contamination and the potential for disease transmission through impure water. The author's meticulous analysis and insightful observations on water quality provide valuable historical insight into the evolution of public health practices and the development of scientific understanding of waterborne diseases. 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. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 9780266139485_0
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