Bøger af George Rosen

Includes The Articles Medical Matters In An Early Fourteenth Century Chinese Diary, By Richard C. Rudolph; Philately A Chapter In The History Of Chemistry, By Herbert S. Klickstein And Henry M. Leicester; And Several Others.

Includes Origin And Distribution Of Skull Cults, Head Trophies And Skull Cults In The Old World, Head Trophies In America, By Erwin H. Ackerknecht; Indian Scalping Techniques In Different Tribes, By Gabriel Nadeau; And The Hopi Snake Dance, Fact And Fancy, Robert F. Heizer.

""The History of Miners' Diseases: A Medical and Social Interpretation"" by George Rosen is a comprehensive exploration of the health hazards and illnesses that miners have faced throughout history. The book delves into the medical and social aspects of these diseases, examining how they have been caused and how they have impacted the lives of miners and their families.Rosen begins by discussing the various types of mining, from coal to gold, and how each type of mining has its own unique set of hazards. He then goes on to explore the diseases that miners have faced over the centuries, including lung diseases like silicosis and black lung, as well as other illnesses like lead poisoning and tuberculosis.Throughout the book, Rosen examines the social and economic factors that have contributed to the spread of these diseases, including poor working conditions, inadequate safety measures, and the lack of access to medical care. He also discusses the efforts that have been made over the years to improve the health and safety of miners, from the introduction of safety regulations to the development of new medical treatments.Overall, ""The History of Miners' Diseases: A Medical and Social Interpretation"" provides a fascinating and informative look at the challenges that miners have faced throughout history. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of mining, public health, and social justice.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.

Based on the author's 1976 Richard H. Shryock lectures sponsored by the University of Pennsylvania Dept. of History.