Publisher's Synopsis
Excerpt from d104-Book of Hygiene: A Comprehensive Treatise on the Principles and Practice of Preventive Medicine From an American Standpoint
The aim of the editor has been to preserve in the book the qualities which made it one of the most popular text-books on hygiene in the English language.
As no one man can be a specialist in all branches of hygiene and sanitation, it was necessary to secure the assistance of other men. This had been done by the author in the former editions of this book, and the plan has been followed by the editor in the present edition, with this exception, however: in the present edition credit to the several eminent contributors is given here in the preface.
Dr. Walter Wyman, Supervising surgeon-general. U. S. Public Health and marine-hospital Service, has revised the chapter on Quarantine. The chapters on School Hygiene, Exercise and Training, Baths and Bathing, and Clothing, grouped together with one chapter heading Personal Hygiene, were prepared by Dr. Francis W. Upshur, lecturer on pathology, hygiene, public health and dietetics in the University College of Medicine. Richmond, Vir ginia. The chapter on Military and Camp Hygiene was entirely rewritten throughout by Walter D. Mccaw, surgeon-major, Medical Department, surgeon-general's Office, Washington, D. C. The chap ter on Naval Hygiene also was entirely rewritten by Henry G. Beyer, Major Surgeon United States Navy and professor of hygiene, etc., in the United States Army and Navy Medical School, Washing ton, D. C.
The other chapters were revised and supplemented by the editor. It is hoped that this edition will be favored with the same cordial reception accorded to former editions by students and teachers throughout the country.
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