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Hygiene Through Ages

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Engelsk
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Historie

Hygiene Through Ages presents a fascinating journey through the history of human cleanliness and its profound impact on public health, revealing how the simple act of handwashing has saved more lives than antibiotics. This comprehensive exploration examines how different civilizations, from ancient Rome to modern society, have approached hygiene and sanitation, weaving together insights from epidemiology, anthropology, and urban planning to tell a compelling story of human health and survival.

The book masterfully connects historical hygiene practices to population health outcomes through detailed analysis of primary sources, including medieval medical treatises and Victorian public health records. Readers discover the sophisticated bath systems of ancient Rome, witness the devastating consequences of medieval Europe's hygiene regression, and explore the transformative sanitation reforms of the Industrial Revolution. These historical examples demonstrate how hygiene practices have consistently shaped societal development and public health outcomes across cultures and centuries.

Moving chronologically through key historical periods while maintaining clear thematic connections, the text illuminates how hygiene practices reflect broader social structures, religious beliefs, and economic development. The work's interdisciplinary approach makes complex medical concepts accessible while maintaining scholarly rigor, offering valuable insights for both public health professionals and general readers interested in the intersection of health and society.

Contemporary challenges in global hygiene and their historical context provide a compelling framework for understanding modern public health solutions.

© 2025 Publifye (E-bog): 9788233953669

Oversættere: AI

Release date

E-bog: 24. januar 2025

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