title: Academic influence on Japan of Edmund Alexander Parkes, pioneer of modern hygiene.
abstract: In Japan, Max von Pettenkofer is highly regarded as a pioneer of modern hygiene. The contribution of Edmund Alexander Parkes, however, is not yet sufficiently appreciated. This paper outlines the life and achievements of E.A. Parkes and discusses his influence in Japan.
authors: Kagoshima Occupational Health Promotion Center, Japan Labour Welfare Corporation, 6F I'm Bldg., 1-38 Higashi-sengoku, 892-0842, Kagoshima, Japan, Toshio.Matsushita@mb4.seikyou.ne.jp.
authors: Toshio
authors: T
authors: Matsushita
authors: Shigeru
authors: S
authors: Nomura
authors: Toru
authors: T
authors: Takeuchi