


The sensible elements are related to the idea that foul odors are related to instinctual survival mechanisms bacteria creates horrific odors which human experience has learned to relate to putrefaction, rottenness and poison. The central concept behind the miasma theory of the transmission of disease is a strange commingling of scientific sense-however based on misapprehension-and outright ignorance based on societal prejudice. What is the connection between “miasma theory” and class prejudice? We are thankful for their contributions and encourage you to make your own. These notes were contributed by members of the GradeSaver community.
