Publisher's Synopsis
"The Place of Climatology in Medicine" presents the Samuel Hyde Memorial Lectures delivered by William Gordon before the Royal Society of Medicine in May 1913. This volume explores the intersection of climate and health, reflecting early 20th-century perspectives on how environmental factors influence medical conditions. Gordon's lectures provide a historical snapshot of the burgeoning field of climatology and its perceived importance within the broader context of medical science.
Offering insights into the medical thought of the time, this work highlights the evolving understanding of the relationship between climate and human physiology. It remains a valuable resource for those interested in the history of medicine, climatology, and public health.
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