London (Ancient and Modern) from the Sanitary and Medical Point of View
Exploring London's Hygiene and Health Through the AgesBy George Vivian Poore
Length3h 48m
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In "London (Ancient and Modern) from the Sanitary and Medical Point of View," George Vivian Poore meticulously examines the intricate relationship between urbanization and public health in Victorian London. With a compelling blend of scientific detail and narrative accessibility, Poore employs a comparative analysis of historical practices alongside contemporary medical observations. His work is rich in empirical evidence, offering insights into the emergence of sanitary reform and its profound impact on urban living conditions, thereby situating his findings within the broader context of 19th-century public health movements. George Vivian Poore, a prominent medical practitioner and public health advocate, was deeply influenced by the rapid industrialization and its implications for citizen well-being in London. His professional background in medicine and personal engagement with the challenges posed by growing urban centers inform his critical perspective on health policies and practices. Poore'Äôs writings often reflect a commitment to social reform, driven by an acute awareness of the urban poor's living conditions and the need for systemic change in public health initiatives. This book is essential for readers interested in the intersections of urban studies, public health, and historical analysis. Poore's work not only details the medical issues endemic to London's evolution but also advocates for lasting improvements, making it a foundational text for scholars and laypersons alike who are curious about the complexities of health in urban environments.
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GenreHealth and Wellness
Length3 hrs 48 mins
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FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateDec 23, 2019
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1CHAPTER I. LONDON FROM THE SANITARY POINT OF VIEW.
2SITUATION.
3WATER SUPPLY.
4MEDIÆVAL LONDON.
5GARDENS AND PLEASURE GROUNDS.
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6HEALTH OF OLD LONDON.
7THE LONDON “DEATH RATE.”
8IMPROVED CONDITION OF MODERN LONDON.
9WHAT IS THE OUTLOOK?
10Annual Death-Rate per 100,000 Living of Children under 5 Years of Age from Whooping-cough and Measles during the 10 Years 1871–80.
11THE LOOSE END OF OUR SANITATION.
12CHAPTER II. LONDON FROM THE MEDICAL POINT OF VIEW.
13CHAUCER’S DOCTOR.
14EARLIEST LONDON PRACTITIONERS.
15THE SEVERANCE OF MEDICINE AND SURGERY.
16THE EARLIEST MEDICAL ACT.
17THE COLLEGE OF PHYSICIANS.
18THE PLAGUE.
19SECRET REMEDIES.
20THE CRUSADE AGAINST QUACKERY.
21MEDICINE IN THE DAYS OF PEPYS.
22THE BARBER-SURGEONS.
23THE FIRST ANATOMY LECTURES.
24THE APOTHECARIES.
25THE ROYAL SOCIETY.
26GRESHAM COLLEGE.
27THE EARLIEST HOSPITALS.
28THE ROYAL HOSPITALS.
29EARLY HOSPITAL PRACTICE.
30THE PHARMACOPŒIAS.
31THE RISE OF THE MEDICAL SCHOOLS.
32HOSPITALS BUILT BY PUBLIC BENEVOLENCE.
33MODERN MEDICAL SCHOOLS AND EXAMINATIONS.
34LONDON AS A PLACE OF STUDY.
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