Epidemia, Contagion And Infection, With Their Remedies: An Essay, To Which Is Added An Enquiry Into The Nature Of The Mode By Which Cholera Is Propaga

By Benjamin Phillips and Benjamin Phillips

Book Overview

""Epidemia, Contagion and Infection, with Their Remedies: An Essay, to Which is Added an Enquiry into the Nature of the Mode by which Cholera is Propagated"" is a book written by Benjamin Phillips in 1832. The book explores the causes and remedies of epidemics, contagions, and infections. It also delves into the nature of cholera and how it spreads. The author discusses the various theories and beliefs about the causes of epidemics and infections, including miasma theory and contagion theory. He also talks about the different remedies that were used at the time, such as quarantine, disinfection, and vaccination. In the second part of the book, Phillips focuses specifically on cholera and its mode of propagation. He examines the different theories about how cholera spreads, including the idea that it is caused by a specific microorganism. He also discusses the various measures that were taken to prevent the spread of cholera, such as the use of quarantine and the establishment of hospitals. Overall, ""Epidemia, Contagion and Infection, with Their Remedies"" is a comprehensive and informative book that provides valuable insights into the history of medicine and public health. It is a fascinating read for anyone interested in the history of epidemics, infections, and medical science.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1436836735
• ISBN13: 9781436836739
• Release Date: June 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 96 Pages
• Weight: 0.31 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"