Publisher's Synopsis
""Evils of Quarantine Laws, and Non-Existence of Pestilential Contagion"" is a book written by Charles Maclean in 1824. The book is a critical analysis of the quarantine laws that were prevalent in Europe during the 19th century. Maclean argues that these quarantine laws were not only ineffective in preventing the spread of diseases but also caused significant economic and social damage.Maclean challenges the prevailing belief that diseases such as cholera and yellow fever were caused by a contagious agent, arguing that these diseases were instead caused by environmental factors such as poor sanitation and overcrowding. He also criticizes the medical profession for their reliance on outdated theories and their failure to adapt to new scientific discoveries.The book is divided into two parts. The first part discusses the history and development of quarantine laws, while the second part provides a detailed analysis of the causes and spread of diseases. Maclean's arguments were controversial at the time, and the book was met with both praise and criticism.Overall, ""Evils of Quarantine Laws, and Non-Existence of Pestilential Contagion"" is an important historical document that provides insight into the medical and social attitudes of the 19th century. It is a valuable resource for historians, medical professionals, and anyone interested in the history of public health.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
