Bombay Presidency, 1850-1920: disease, sanitation and public health personalities
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Bombay Presidency, 1850-1920: disease, sanitation and public health...
Book Details
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Publisher: ADITYA PRAKASHAN Indological Publishers & Booksellers
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Language: English
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Edition: 2024
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ISBN-13: 9789358522051
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ISBN-10: 9358522054
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Subject: History
About the Book
This book provides a comprehensive examination of the defining shifts in health and medicine in the Bombay Presidency over the course of seven decades. It delves into the major health and sanitation challenges faced during the nineteenth century, offering a detailed analysis of the conditions affecting both the general population and the European poor. The book explores the struggles against prevalent issues like alcoholism and venereal diseases, providing critical insights into the state of public health in colonial India.
Focusing on the intersection of medical history and social conditions, this work highlights how health policies and practices evolved in response to these significant challenges. It sheds light on the broader historical context of health, disease, and medicine during a pivotal period in Bombay’s colonial history.
This book is an essential resource for scholars of history, public health, and colonial studies, offering valuable perspectives on the health landscape in British India.
