Essentials of Sanitary Science (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Gilbert Edward Brooke

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 048361386X ISBN 13: 9780483613867

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Foundational guide to sanitary science with practical microbiology and public health insights.

This concise reference surveys core topics in bacteriology, immunity, and related fields, with a focus on how these ideas apply to sanitation and disease prevention. It presents key concepts, methods, and applications that support student practitioners and professionals working in health settings.

The book blends essential descriptions of staining techniques, diagnostic methods, and the science behind immunity with practical discussions of sanitation, disease control, and the role of laboratory work in protecting public health. It emphasizes how laboratory observations connect to real-world health protections.

• Foundations of bacteriology, including staining methods and how to prepare slides and cultures.
• Definitions and examples of natural and acquired immunity, plus theories of how immunity develops.
• Overview of artificial immunity, including antitoxic and antimicrobic sera and their uses.
• Introduction to parasitology, practical sanitation topics, and public health considerations.

Ideal for readers of foundational texts in public health, medical laboratory science, and environmental sanitation seeking a clear, compact reference.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 048361386X
• ISBN 13: 9780483613867
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 429