Excerpt from The Formation of Poisons by Micro-Organisms: A Biological Study of the Germ Theory
Plague in the circumstance that a great multitude of people from all quarters streamed into the city, and being cramped for room, breathed corrupted air. Decomposing filth, social squalor, bad weather, etc., were regarded as causes of disease, by both physicians and laymen.
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Paperback. Zustand: New. Print on Demand. This volume is a comprehensive historical account of the germ theory of disease. It begins with its first traces in antiquity, traces its development through the humoral and miasmatic theories of disease, and finally discusses the germ theory's establishment in medicine. This book is essential reading for anyone interested in the history of medicine or the nature of disease. The author presents a chronological examination of the ideas, controversies, and experiments that led to our current understanding of the germ theory. The text is a rich source of information, detailing the work of key figures in the field such as Lister, Pasteur, and Koch. The author provides an in-depth look at the experiments and debates that shaped the field, and the impact these discoveries had on medical understanding and practice. The germ theory of disease has transformed our understanding of the causes and transmission of disease, leading to significant advances in public health and medical treatment. 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 9781330355398_0
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