Tag Archives: John Snow

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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30 Days of #DrJohnSnow

Posted on February 19, 2013 by safedrinkingwaterdotcom

By Michael J. McGuire Beginning February 14 and continuing over the next 30 days, daily messages about #DrJohnSnow and the #BroadStPump will be posted on Twitter. The following posting is about the life of Dr. Snow and how he influenced … Continue reading →

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Dr. John Snow and the Broad Street Pump

Posted on February 14, 2013 by safedrinkingwaterdotcom

By Michael J. McGuire Dr. John Snow (March 15, 1813–June 16, 1858) was famous for the Broad Street Pump episode but he accomplished so much more than that. He was first and foremost a physician who trained in England in … Continue reading →

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The Best of “This Day in Water History”—2012

Posted on January 1, 2013 by safedrinkingwaterdotcom

By Michael J. McGuire I have been posting daily water historical happenings since September 1, 2012 on my other blog This Day in Water History. I thought it would be fun to choose my favorites and post short versions of … Continue reading →

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