Monthly Archives: March 2013

Chapter 1–The Chlorine Revolution: Water Disinfection and the Fight to Save Lives

Posted on March 24, 2013 by safedrinkingwaterdotcom

By Michael J. McGuire The Journey that Launched a Revolution “revolution . . . a: sudden, radical, or complete change . . . e: a changeover in use or preference especially in technology” Merriam-Webster, “Revolution” Dr. John L. Leal, a physician turned … Continue reading →

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In Fairness to John Snow

Posted on March 14, 2013 by safedrinkingwaterdotcom

By Peter Vinten-Johansen If I were still teaching a history of medicine course at Michigan State University, I would have prepared a mini-lecture on John Snow for mid-March. The syllabus would have included a series of readings by and about Snow, … Continue reading →

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Dr. John Snow Online Seminar Recording

Posted on March 13, 2013 by safedrinkingwaterdotcom

The online seminar, Dr. John Snow Speaks from Beyond the Grave, that was held on March 12, 2013, was a lot of fun and seemed to be well received by our audience. The entire two-hour seminar can be found at: … Continue reading →