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The Cholera. the claims of the poor upon the rich
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- ISBN978-2-5281-2021-7
- EAN9782528120217
- Date de parution01/09/2025
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- ÉditeurScience & Technology Publishing
Résumé
The Cholera: The Claims of the Poor Upon the Rich is a compelling and thought-provoking work by Charles Kingsley, first published in 1849, during a period of widespread cholera outbreaks in England. In this passionate treatise, Kingsley addresses the stark social inequalities exposed and exacerbated by the cholera epidemic, urging the wealthy and privileged classes to recognize and act upon their moral and social responsibilities toward the poor.
Through eloquent prose and fervent argumentation, Kingsley highlights the dire living conditions, lack of sanitation, and neglect suffered by the working classes, which made them especially vulnerable to disease. He contends that the spread of cholera is not merely a medical or scientific issue, but a profound social and ethical crisis that demands compassion, reform, and practical intervention from those in positions of power and influence.
Kingsley's work is both a call to action and a critique of the complacency and indifference of the upper classes. He challenges readers to confront the realities of poverty, to support public health measures, and to advocate for systemic changes that would improve housing, sanitation, and access to medical care for the poor. Drawing on contemporary reports, personal observations, and moral reasoning, Kingsley weaves together arguments for social justice, public health, and Christian duty.
The Cholera: The Claims of the Poor Upon the Rich remains a significant historical document, reflecting the anxieties and debates of Victorian England, while also offering timeless insights into the interconnectedness of health, society, and morality.
Through eloquent prose and fervent argumentation, Kingsley highlights the dire living conditions, lack of sanitation, and neglect suffered by the working classes, which made them especially vulnerable to disease. He contends that the spread of cholera is not merely a medical or scientific issue, but a profound social and ethical crisis that demands compassion, reform, and practical intervention from those in positions of power and influence.
Kingsley's work is both a call to action and a critique of the complacency and indifference of the upper classes. He challenges readers to confront the realities of poverty, to support public health measures, and to advocate for systemic changes that would improve housing, sanitation, and access to medical care for the poor. Drawing on contemporary reports, personal observations, and moral reasoning, Kingsley weaves together arguments for social justice, public health, and Christian duty.
The Cholera: The Claims of the Poor Upon the Rich remains a significant historical document, reflecting the anxieties and debates of Victorian England, while also offering timeless insights into the interconnectedness of health, society, and morality.