| Author |
Beggs, Thomas, 1808-1896 |
| Title |
The Cholera: the claims of the poor upon the rich
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 60.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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| Credits |
Transcribed from the [1850?] Charles Gilpin edition by David Price. Many thanks to the British Library for making their copy available
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| Summary |
"The Cholera: the claims of the poor upon the rich" by Thomas Beggs is a public health treatise written in the early to mid-19th century, likely during the Victorian era. The book addresses the social and sanitary conditions that precipitate cholera outbreaks, emphasizing the responsibilities of the wealthy towards the impoverished classes. It argues that the neglect of public health measures exacerbates the plight of the poor, making them more susceptible to diseases like cholera and typhus. In this work, Beggs provides a stark analysis of the socio-economic factors contributing to public health crises. He illustrates this through vivid accounts of cholera outbreaks, noting their disproportionate impact on the urban poor living in overcrowded and unsanitary conditions. The author highlights specific cases, such as the tragic deaths within families due to the lack of proper drainage and clean water. He lays bare the moral and economic implications of ignoring public health, advocating for immediate action to improve living conditions, drainage systems, and overall sanitation. Through his arguments, Beggs implores the affluent classes to acknowledge their societal obligations and work towards creating a healthier environment for all, lest they risk the stability of society itself. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
RA: Medicine: Public aspects of medicine
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| Subject |
Poor -- Great Britain
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| Subject |
Public health -- Great Britain
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| Subject |
Cholera -- Great Britain
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| Subject |
Medical policy -- Great Britain
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
67045 |
| Release Date |
Dec 30, 2021 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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