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The Dwelling House

By George Vivian Poore
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A physician and sanitary expert surveys common planning defects in dwellings and offers practical guidance on ventilation, lighting, and internal layout to reduce airborne contagion; analyzes sanitation for isolated houses and practical systems for slop-water, dry closets, and urine filtration; examines refuse disposal from political and scientific perspectives rather than commercial ones; explores overcrowding, its causes, effects, and links with taxation and sanitary practice; and traces the circulation of organic matter and the soil's relation to disease. Chapters pair technical explanation, case observations, and illustrations to support recommendations for healthier domestic arrangements.

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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.

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