| Environment and Health in Nineteenth Century America: Two Case Studies Contributor(s): Corn, Jacqueline Karnell (Author) |
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ISBN: 0820410098 ISBN-13: 9780820410098 Publisher: Peter Lang Inc., International Academic Publi OUR PRICE: $62.65 Product Type: Hardcover Published: September 1989 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Technology & Engineering | Industrial Health & Safety - History | United States - 19th Century - Medical |
| Dewey: 363.119 |
| LCCN: 89002834 |
| Series: American University Studies |
| Physical Information: 308 pages |
| Themes: - Chronological Period - 19th Century |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Two case studies in nineteenth century environmental history focus upon health as an issue central to understanding social organization. They explore the relationship between urban, industrial expansion, deteriorating environmental conditions and health. One study deals with assumption of responsibility for public health by the municipality of Pittsburgh. It focuses upon the relationship between public health and deteriorating urban environment in a burgeoning industrial city. The other is concerned with the response of coal miners to health and safety issues related to industrial expansion and technological developments in that industry. |