A Short Discourse Concerning Pestilential Contagion, and the Methods to Be Used…
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| Author | Mead, Richard, 1673-1754 |
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| Title | A Short Discourse Concerning Pestilential Contagion, and the Methods to Be Used to Prevent It |
| Note | Reading ease score: 52.6 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
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| Summary | "A Short Discourse Concerning Pestilential Contagion, and the Methods to Be Used…" by Richard Mead, M.D. is a scientific publication written in the early 18th century. The book addresses the nature of contagious diseases, particularly pestilence, and offers methods for prevention and management of outbreaks. Mead's discourse reflects the medical understanding and public health policies of a time when plagues posed significant threats to populations. In this work, Richard Mead discusses the origins and transmission of contagions, emphasizing the role of environmental factors such as air quality and hygiene in the spread of diseases like the plague. He describes the necessity of quarantines and other preventive measures to contain outbreaks, advocating for proactive health regulations to protect the population. Mead analyzes historical instances of plague, providing insights into the effectiveness of various practices and highlighting the need for a compassionate approach to those affected by such diseases, rather than punitive measures. Overall, the book serves as a guiding treatise on public health during a period marked by frequent outbreaks of contagious diseases. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | RC: Medicine: Internal medicine |
| Subject | Plague -- Early works to 1800 |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 54843 |
| Release Date | Jun 4, 2017 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 74 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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