New Chapters in the Warfare of Science, Vol. 13 (Classic Reprint): From Fetich to Hygiene - Couverture souple

White, Andrew Dickson

9781334248085: New Chapters in the Warfare of Science, Vol. 13 (Classic Reprint): From Fetich to Hygiene

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ISBN 10 : 1334248087 ISBN 13 : 9781334248085

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Explore how religious beliefs shaped public health battles and how science finally triumphed in sanitation.

This nonfiction volume surveys centuries of thought about disease, sanitation, and the rise of modern hygiene. It shows how theological ideas often resisted sanitary reform, and how practical science began to change cities and lives.

Across Europe, England, and France, the text traces debates, reforms, and the people who pushed for cleaner water, better streets, and smarter public health policy. It connects religious authority, medical theory, and civic action to explain a turning point in how societies fought disease.

How plagues were interpreted and how hygienic measures gradually superseded superstition.

Key figures and moments that advanced public health and sanitation.

The clash between church power and scientific progress in everyday life.

The measurable impact on life expectancy and urban health over centuries.

Ideal for readers of the history of science, public health, and how rational inquiry reshaped modern society.

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�diteur: Forgotten Books
Date d'�dition: 2018
Langue: anglais
ISBN 10: 1334248087
ISBN 13: 9781334248085
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Nombre de pages: 31
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New Chapters in the Warfare of Science, Vol. 13: From Fetich to Hygiene

Andrew Dickson White

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ISBN 10 : 1334248087 ISBN 13 : 9781334248085

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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book explores the historical clash between science and religious dogma, particularly as it relates to understanding and preventing deadly plagues. From ancient times, pestilences were widely attributed to divine wrath or demonic forces, leading to futile attempts to appease the supernatural through practices like witch hunts and religious processions. The author traces the gradual evolution of scientific thought, from the work of Hippocrates to the rise of modern hygiene, highlighting the resistance it faced from theological authorities. The book delves into the interplay between religious beliefs and sanitary practices, examining how the rejection of superstition and the embrace of scientific principles have dramatically reduced the incidence and severity of plagues. Ultimately, the book illuminates the transformative power of rational inquiry and the critical role of hygiene in safeguarding public health, underscoring the importance of evidence-based approaches in combating disease. 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 r�f. du vendeur 9781334248085_0

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