Southwood Smith

Broschiertes Buch

The Philosophy Of Health V2

Or An Exposition Of The Physical And Mental Constitution Of Man; With A View To The Promotion Of Human Longevity And Happiness

Beschreibung

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Autor

Southwood Smith (1788-1861) was a British physician, social reformer, and writer, best known for his contributions to public health and medical ethics in the 19th century. He played a significant role in advocating for improvements in medical education, hygiene, and social welfare during a period when these issues were often overlooked. He was an early proponent of sanitation and its importance for preventing disease. He believed that the environment had a profound impact on human health and was one of the key figures in advancing the understanding of how poor living conditions contributed to the spread of infectious diseases. In addition to his medical work, Smith was also a strong advocate for the humane treatment of the dead, particularly in regard to the ethical implications of anatomical dissection. His essay Use of the Dead to the Living is a reflection on the moral dilemmas posed by the use of cadavers in medical education.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Kessinger Publishing, LLC
• Seitenzahl: 456
• Erscheinungstermin: 25. Juni 2007
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 229mm x 152mm x 27mm
• Gewicht: 735g
• ISBN-13: 9780548307663
• ISBN-10: 0548307660
• Artikelnr.: 23013794