London (Ancient and Modern) from the Sanitary and Medical Point of View

Name: London (Ancient and Modern) from the Sanitary and Medical Point of View
Author: George Vivian Poore

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This work surveys London's sanitary conditions and medical history, contrasting ancient and modern periods. It examines geographic and environmental factors, water supply, and the accumulation of refuse, then discusses medieval health, pleasure grounds, mortality statistics, subsequent improvements, and persistent sanitation gaps. The medical history portion traces the evolution of practitioners and institutions, the separation of medicine and surgery, early regulatory acts and the College of Physicians, responses to plague and quackery, the development of anatomy teaching and apothecaries, the growth of hospitals and pharmacopeias, and the rise of modern medical schools with London as a centre for clinical study.

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George Vivian Poore

George Vivian Poore was a notable figure in the field of public health and architecture during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. He is best known for his works that explore the intersection of urban living and health, particularly in his influential book "London (Ancient and Modern) from the Sanitary and Medical Point of View." In this work, Poore examines the sanitary conditions of London, providing insights that were critical to the development of public health policies. His other significant publication, "The Dwelling House," further reflects his interest in the design and implications of residential architecture on health and well-being.