A Manual Of Practical Hygiene (1878)

A Manual of Practical Hygiene, written by Edmund Alexander Parkes and originally published in 1878, is a comprehensive guide to the principles and practices of hygiene. The book covers a wide range of topics related to health and hygiene, including personal hygiene, water supply and purification, ventilation, food and nutrition, waste disposal, and infectious diseases. Parkes, a British physician and medical officer, draws on his extensive experience in public health to provide practical advice and recommendations for maintaining a healthy living environment. He emphasizes the importance of cleanliness and sanitation in preventing the spread of disease, and provides detailed instructions for disinfecting and sterilizing various surfaces and materials. The book also includes chapters on the hygiene of different occupations, such as mining, agriculture, and manufacturing, and offers guidance on how to prevent occupational hazards and injuries. Additionally, Parkes addresses the role of hygiene in schools and hospitals, and provides guidance on how to design and maintain healthy living spaces. Overall, A Manual of Practical Hygiene is a valuable resource for anyone interested in promoting and maintaining good health and hygiene practices. Its practical advice and comprehensive coverage make it a useful reference for public health professionals, medical practitioners, and individuals seeking to improve their own health and well-being.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.