Isbn: 9780282907495 - the Hygienic Prevention of Consumption (classic Reprint) (3 results)

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This early twentieth century medical book provides critical insight into the study of tuberculosis. By exploring the disease's pathology, which was poorly understood at the time, this book unpacks the nature of consumption as an inflammatory disease and details the specifics of its symptoms and progression. The author argues that tuberculosis is both curable and preventable but that, due to contemporary social and environmental conditions, these outcomes are elusive. The study of tuberculosis is framed within the emerging field of preventive medicine and public health that was beginning to emerge at the turn of the century. Presenting a hopeful outlook despite the grim nature of the disease, the author emphasizes hygienic measures to prevent the spread of tuberculosis and advocates for healthcare initiatives to combat and contain the disease's alarming prevalence. 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.…