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Exploring the Hidden Life in the Air around Us with Carl Zimmer
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The Evolution of Air and Disease Perception
This chapter explores the historical connection between air and disease, beginning with ancient Greek theories on 'miasmas' and advancing to the germ theory of disease. It illustrates how perceptions of air as a carrier of illness evolved significantly around the year 1900, reshaping public health understandings.
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