A Comparative View of the Mortality of the Human Species, at All Ages
Enriched edition. And of the Diseases and Casualties by Which They Are Destroyed or Annoyed. Illustrated With Charts and TablesBy William Black
Length9h 6m
About this audiobook
In 'A Comparative View of the Mortality of the Human Species, at All Ages,' William Black presents a meticulous examination of demographic patterns and mortality rates across different age groups and populations. Employing a rigorous analytical approach, Black integrates statistical data with a clear literary style, enhancing the comprehension of complex medical and social issues of his time. The text serves not only as a pioneering work in the field of demography and public health but also reflects the socio-economic conditions of the 19th century, providing context for the variances in mortality influenced by factors such as poverty, disease, and medical advancements. William Black, a notable figure in statistics and public health reform, was deeply influenced by the burgeoning understanding of human health during the Industrial Revolution. His engagement with data and a desire to illuminate the disparities in health outcomes stemmed from personal experiences and observations in a rapidly changing society. His commitment to using empirical evidence to inform social policy is evident throughout this work, as he scrutinizes mortality as a metric of societal wellbeing. This book is highly recommended for scholars, policymakers, and anyone interested in the foundations of demographic studies and public health. Black's insightful analysis not only offers valuable historical context but also fosters a deeper understanding of mortality trends that resonate through to contemporary discussions about health equity and population dynamics.
In this enriched edition, we have carefully created added value for your reading experience:
- Hand‐picked Memorable Quotes shine a spotlight on moments of literary brilliance.
- Interactive footnotes clarify unusual references, historical allusions, and archaic phrases for an effortless, more informed read.
Audiobook details
GenreHealth and Wellness
Length9 hrs 6 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateNov 26, 2019
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Introduction
7The phlogistick group of febrile diseases
2A Comparative View of the Mortality of the Human Species, at All Ages
8Catarrh ,
3INTRODUCTION.
9Diseases of the External Senses ;
4A CHART of all the Fatal Diseases and Casualties in London, during 75 Years; Beginning from 1701, and ending with 1776.
10Inflammation and Calculi of the Kidneys ,
5Intermittent Fevers ,
11Infant diseases
Show all chaptersShow less
6Of Febrile Prognosticks.
12Memorable Quotes
More from William Black
Sun & SsukgatMichelle Jungmin Bang6h 28m$24 · $0.00
Choosing To StayMo Haque4h 13m$16 · $0.00
Consent Laid BareChanel Contos7h 11m$24 · $0.00
Fit God's WayKim Dolan Leto7h$17
How to Make Disease DisappearRangan Chatterjee5h 26m$24 · $0.00
A Plague Upon Our HouseScott W. Atlas MD10h 37m$20 · $0.00
The Cancer CodeDr. Jason Fung10h 48m$29 · $0.00
The Gift of TherapyIrvin Yalom7h 39m5 (1)$26 · $0.00
EarlySarah DiGregorio9h 47m$29 · $0.00
Saving Social CareNeil Eastwood4h 54m$18 · $0.00
Doing HarmMaya Dusenbery13h 33m$23
The Tiger and the CageEmma Bolden10h$20
Transform Your Body Transform Your LifeAkash Vaghela4h 24m$20 · $0.00
Intuitive Eating, 4th Edition, Revised and UpdatedEvelyn Tribole MS, RDN, CEDRD-S, Elyse Resch MS, RDN, CEDRD-S, FAND13h 42m$23
Bottle of LiesKatherine Eban14h 25m$33 · $0.00
Helping Teens Who Cut, Second EditionMichael Hollander PhD8h 48m$20
The 36-Hour DayNancy L. Mace, Peter V. Rabins17h 13m$28 · $0.00
Change Your MindRJ Spina7h 5m$17
FlooredSara Reardon10h 36m$29 · $0.00
The Rebel’s ApothecaryJenny Sansouci7h 47m$17
You may also like
Common Diseases of Farm AnimalsRobert Alexander Craig9h 27m$2 · $0.00
An In-Depth Exploration of Sewage Treatment With 8 Key BooksWilliam Charles Easdale, Harold E. Babbitt, H. Alfred Roechling, Alfred Stowell Jones, Edward John Schneider, Theodore Clifford Phillips, Henry N. Ogden, H. Burdett Cleveland, Association of Official Agricultural Chemists, American Public Health Association. Laboratory Section, American Chemical Society, George M. Warren, Theobald Smith41h 45m$2 · $0.00
Mushroom and ToadstoolsWorthington George Smith1h 37m$2 · $0.00
PoultryHugh Piper6h 8m$2 · $0.00
Life History of the Kangaroo RatCharles Taylor Vorhies, Walter P. Taylor1h 43m$2 · $0.00
Stories of Useful InventionsS. E. Forman3h$2 · $0.00
Freshwater Sponges, Hydroids & PolyzoaNelson Annandale6h 49m$2 · $0.00
A Review of the Middle American Tree Frogs of the Genus PtychohylaWilliam Edward Duellman2h 50m$2 · $0.00
The Pecan and its CultureH. Harold Hume4h 9m$2 · $0.00
Learn To Draw Birds Step-by-stepJideon Francisco Marques1h$7 · $0.00
Diggers in the EarthEva March Tappan1h 17m$2 · $0.00
The art and mystery of curing, preserving, and pottingAnonymous4h 49m$1 · $0.00
The Ivory KingCharles Frederick Holder10h 56m$1 · $0.00
All About US History CollectionHighlights for Children8h 7m$20
On the Origin of SpeciesCharles Darwin17h 4m$20 · $0.00
The Wild Elephant and the Method of Capturing and Taming it in CeylonJames Emerson Sir Tennent4h 16m$2 · $0.00
An Account of the Insects Noxious to Agriculture and Plants in New ZealandWilliam Miles Maskell5h 10m$2 · $0.00
The Law of StormsJohn Ross41m$2 · $0.00
Mammals of Mesa Verde National Park, ColoradoSydney Anderson1h 55m$2 · $0.00
The Sewerage of Sea Coast TownsHenry Charles Adams3h 59m$2 · $0.00