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100 1 _aRichardson, Benjamin Ward,
_d1828-1896
245 1 0 _aHygeia, a City of Health
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2004
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2004-04-01
508 _aProduced by Paul Murray, Sam and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team.
520 _a"Hygeia, a City of Health" by Benjamin Ward Richardson is a scientific publication likely written in the late 19th century. This work serves as a theoretical framework proposing the design of an ideal city focused on public health and sanitation. It addresses the intersection of health, environment, and societal conditions, presenting a vision for how urban planning can significantly impact public well-being. The book outlines a detailed plan for a hypothetical city named Hygeia, where architectural designs, community facilities, and infrastructure are meticulously crafted to maximize health among its inhabitants. Richardson describes innovative housing architecture that ensures proper ventilation, sanitation methods to manage waste effectively, and public amenities that promote health and lifestyle. The text discusses various diseases and public health issues prevalent in contemporary society, arguing that many can be avoided through thoughtful urban planning and sanitation reforms. Ultimately, Richardson's vision reflects a deep commitment to improving public health through the science of hygiene and the art of city planning, advocating for an evolved understanding of our living environments and their impacts on human health. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aPublic health
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/12036
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