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Guarding the Golden Gate : A History of the U.S. Quarantine Station in San Francisco Bay.
・ISBN 978-1-64779-046-2 paper US$ 29.95
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| 著者・編者 | Frierson, J. Gordon, |
|---|---|
| 出版社 | (U. Nevada Pr., US) |
| 出版年月 | 2022.05 |
| ページ数 | 214 pp. |
| 言語 | ENG |
| ニュース番号 | ＜674-1866 674-436＞ |
解説
As a major seaport, San Francisco struggled to control infectious diseases carried by passengers on ships entering the Bay. In 1882, a steamer from Hong Kong arrived carrying over 800 Chinese passengers, including one who had smallpox. The steamer was held in quarantine for weeks, during which time more passengers contracted the disease. This episode convinced port authorities better means of quarantining infected ships were necessary.
J. Gordon Frierson's book covers the creation and operation of the quarantine station, which is integral to San Francisco's history, and reveals the steps taken to prevent the spread of diseases; the political struggles over the establishment of a national quarantine station; and the day-to-day life of the immigrants and staff inhabiting the island. With the advancement of the understanding of infectious diseases and the development of treatments, the facility shuttered its doors in 1949.
Guarding the Golden Gate offers rich insights into efforts to maintain the public's safety during a health crisis.
J. Gordon Frierson's book covers the creation and operation of the quarantine station, which is integral to San Francisco's history, and reveals the steps taken to prevent the spread of diseases; the political struggles over the establishment of a national quarantine station; and the day-to-day life of the immigrants and staff inhabiting the island. With the advancement of the understanding of infectious diseases and the development of treatments, the facility shuttered its doors in 1949.
Guarding the Golden Gate offers rich insights into efforts to maintain the public's safety during a health crisis.