More than a man's part, Sir Charles Alexander Cameron : public analyst and medical officer of health for Dublin, 1862-1921

Abstract

Sir Charles Alexander Cameron became Public Analyst for Dublin in 1862, and Medical Officer of Health for Dublin in 1874; he held both posts concurrently until his death in 1921 at the age of ninety. This thesis examines Cameron’s work in the context of the economic, demographic and ideological conditions that existed in Dublin during his term of office. It attempts to show the often tragic man behind the ebullient public figure, and to evaluate his contribution to public health improvement in Dublin during his career; in doing so, this thesis endeavours to elucidate the facts ofthe 1913 Housing Inquiry and subsequent report, which criticised Cameron’s work, and has left a posthumous question mark over his integrity ...