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Publisher Boreham, William
LoC No. 34037534
Title Doctor Mead's Short discourse explain'd : Being a clearer account of pestilential contagion, and preventing.
Note Reading ease score: 57.2 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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Summary "Doctor Mead's Short Discourse Explain'd: Being a Clearer Account of Pestilential Contagion, and Preventing" is a scientific publication attributed to an anonymous author, likely written in the early 18th century, around the time of the Enlightenment. The book serves as a critical examination and elucidation of Dr. Mead's original discourse on pestilential contagion, focusing on methods to prevent the spread of diseases, particularly the plague, which was a significant concern during this period. Given the context, it reflects the burgeoning interest in scientific reasoning and public health measures. The book critiques and dissects Dr. Mead's assertions about contagion and the methods for its prevention, arguing that many of his conclusions lack empirical support or coherence. The author lays out that Dr. Mead's ideas regarding the origins of pestilential diseases and their transmission do not align with historical observations or established medical knowledge. Moreover, the text challenges the efficacy of quarantine measures and other preventive steps proposed by Mead, suggesting that they might be rooted more in superstition than in sound science. Throughout, the author emphasizes the necessity for critical thinking in medical discourse and advocates for a deeper understanding of contagion to better equip society against future outbreaks. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class RC: Medicine: Internal medicine
Subject Plague -- Early works to 1800
Subject Communicable diseases -- Early works to 1800
Subject Mead, Richard, 1673-1754. Short discourse concerning pestilential contagion
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EBook-No. 56380
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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