A detailed record of the Second Annual Conference of State Sanitary Engineers, held in Boston in June 1921, this volume compiles proceedings, committee reports, and keynote discussions on essential public health topics. It presents the work of state health departments and the United States Public Health Service, plus guest contributions from universities and health agencies.
This edition frames the scope and value of early 20th‑century sanitary engineering, from water supply and sewage disposal to milk safety, mosquito control, and swimming‑pool standards. It includes committee rosters, session highlights, and material that influenced policy and practice in state health offices nationwide. Readers will see how professionals debated certification, regulation, and cooperation across state lines to protect public health.
What you’ll experience
- Conference proceedings and the structure of state and federal collaboration in public health
- Reports on water supply, sewage disposal, milk pasteurization, and mosquito control
- Discussions on the certification of interstate water supplies and standards for swimming pools
- Examples of early public health policy development and professional exchange
Ideal for readers of public health history, policy researchers, and students seeking a window into early sanitary engineering discussions and governance.
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Vendeur : Forgotten Books, London, Royaume-Uni
Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book examines the second national conference convened in Boston in June 1921 of State Sanitary Engineers. With the shared goal of preserving public health, attendees presented insights into the governance, policy, and engineering of their respective clean water initiatives. The author sought to preserve the contributions made during the conference through publishing the proceedings which detail the progress already made in the field and the remaining challenges that still needed to be addressed. The engineers shared knowledge of successful public health campaigns and initiatives such as sanitary privy construction and railroad and steamboat water certifications. This book encapsulates a wealth of knowledge from this pivotal moment in the development of public health infrastructure in the United States. 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. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781331878988_0
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PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781331878988
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Vendeur : PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, Royaume-Uni
PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781331878988
Quantité disponible : 15 disponible(s)