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Soft cover. Etat : Very Good. ORIGINAL 1964 PUBLICATION; softcover; this is NOT ex-library; includes 10 large folded plates in rear pocket (COMPLETE for this publication); light creasing of corners of covers and leaves; otherwise in very good condition. Journal.

Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book is a collection of vital statistics of New Orleans from 1787 to 1869, with particular focus on the five healthiest years of 1856-1860. The author presents these statistics in numerous tables, discusses causes of death, and analyzes the populations of various races, ages, and causes of death. The book also includes the annual reports of the Charity Hospital from 1820â"1858. These statistics reveal that New Orleans, despite its reputation, has been one of the most unhealthy cities in the United States, with a death rate significantly higher than comparable cities, even without considering the impact of epidemics like yellow fever or cholera. The author argues that this high death rate is due to factors within the city's control, such as poor drainage, a lack of sewers, and inadequate sanitation. The insights in this book are essential to understanding the history of public health in New Orleans and illustrate the need for improved sanitary conditions to prevent unnecessary deaths. 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.…

Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book examines the evolution of pathological ideas and the social history of hospitals from the time of Hippocrates through the 17th century. Using primary sources, the author establishes important connections between the history of pathology, the practice of medicine, and the overall history of ideas. The book presents a deep analysis of some of the most important figures in the history of pathology, as well as close readings of some of the most important medical texts of the period. It also discusses the relationship between the development of the hospital and medical knowledge, and how the hospital gradually became the ideal location for training physicians and doing research. The author argues that the history of pathology is an integral part of the social history of medicine, and that the development of medical knowledge has always been connected to the changing social and intellectual contexts in which medicine is practiced. 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.…