A Discourse on the Plague by Richard Mead

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Author Mead, Richard, 1673-1754
LoC No. 35034517
Title A Discourse on the Plague
Note Reading ease score: 53.0 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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Summary "A Discourse on the Plague" by Richard Mead is a scientific publication written in the early 18th century. The work addresses crucial matters related to the prevention and treatment of the plague, which was a significant concern during Mead’s time. The discourse explores the nature of the plague, its causes, and the methods for controlling its spread, reflecting the medical understanding and public health strategies of the period. The opening of the discourse introduces its aim to provide guidance on how to prevent the plague, particularly in light of its recent presence in France. Mead expresses his intentions to outline key measures needed to combat this public health threat, based on a multitude of historical and empirical findings. He references various historical plagues and emphasizes the significance of quarantine practices and the necessity of examining contaminated goods to prevent further outbreaks. The treated symptoms and methods of transmission, laid out in the opening chapters, establish a foundation for the deeper analysis and recommendations that follow throughout the discourse. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class RC: Medicine: Internal medicine
Subject Plague -- Early works to 1800
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EBook-No. 32171
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Most Recently Updated Jan 6, 2021
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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