Cholera and the Water Supply in the South Districts of London in 1854

John Snow

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Anson Street Press
29 March 2025

British & Irish history; Public health & preventive medicine; Hydrology & the hydrosphere

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""Cholera and the Water Supply: In the south districts of London in 1854"" offers a compelling look at a pivotal moment in the history of public health and epidemiology. John Snow's meticulous investigation into the 1854 cholera outbreak in London's southern districts remains a landmark study, demonstrating the crucial link between contaminated water and the spread of disease.

This historical text details Snow's groundbreaking research, focusing on the water supply as the primary vehicle for the transmission of cholera. His work laid the foundation for modern epidemiological practices and transformed our understanding of waterborne diseases. Explore the data, observations, and analysis that convinced a skeptical public and spurred crucial reforms in London's water infrastructure. A vital resource for understanding the history of medicine, the fight against cholera, and the enduring importance of public health initiatives. This carefully prepared print edition ensures the accessibility of this seminal work for all interested in the history of science and medicine.

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.

This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.

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By: John Snow
Imprint: Anson Street Press
Dimensions: Height: 234mm, Width: 156mm, Spine: 3mm
Weight: 91g
ISBN: 9781023481397
ISBN 10: 1023481391
Pages: 56
Publication Date: 29 March 2025
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

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