Page 2.1.2 The Ghost Map- The impact that Edwin Chadwick’s life had

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Module Two: The Nature of Science, continued Page 2.1.2 The Ghost Map: The impact that Edwin Chadwick’s life had MULTIPLE-CHOICE QUESTION What did Edwin Chadwick focus much of his government work on? providing access to clean water living conditions of the poor creating jobs for the poor building affordable housing Correct. Edwin Chadwick worked in various roles focused on the living conditions of the poor in England. SHORT-ANSWER QUESTION What was the fundamental flaw in Chadwick'’s thinking about the spread of disease throughout London? Chadwick erroneously associated the sense of smell with illness. This led him to believe that diseases like cholera were carried by the air rather than another medium, such as water. Posted 28 days ago. m Reference Answer Chadwick made the mistake of equating smell with disease. This led him to assume that diseases such as cholera were being spread through the air as opposed to another medium, like water.

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