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Overview"This landmark study of the hazards of industrial dust exposure was a turning point in American public health policy, and remains a foundational work in occupational medicine to this day. Based on extensive field research and statistical analysis, Hoffman's report exposed the epidemic of lung disease among granite-stone workers in the United States, and laid the groundwork for the first comprehensive regulations to protect worker health and safety in industrial settings. Whether you are a historian of medicine, a public health advocate, or simply interested in the social and ethical dimensions of industry and labor, The Problem of Dust Phthisis is a must-read book. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the ""public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant." Full Product DetailsAuthor: Frederick Ludwig HoffmanPublisher: Legare Street Press Imprint: Legare Street Press Dimensions: Width: 15.60cm , Height: 1.10cm , Length: 23.40cm Weight: 0.426kg ISBN: 9781020731501ISBN 10: 1020731508 Pages: 176 Publication Date: 18 July 2023 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsReviewsAuthor InformationTab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |