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pp. 244, “The Greeks were the first to use rational systems of medicine, based upon belief in natural causation, rather than magical and religious elements, which resulted in a new conception of disease, accounting for causes and symptoms of illness. “Greek Medicine” places ancient Greek medicine, from Homer to the Alexandrians, within its historical and intellectual context by presenting a selection of source material in translation.
The book provides a chronological account on the most important aspects of ancient medicine, and includes chapters on specific areas of medicine, such as gynecology, dietetics, pharmacology and surgery.”
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| ISBN | 0415920876 | |
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| ISBN13 | 9780415920872 | |
| Number of pages | 244 | |
| Original Title | Greek Medicine: From the Heroic to the Hellenistic Age A Source Book | |
| Published Date | 1998 | |
| Book Condition | Good | |
| Jacket Condition | No Dustjacket | |
| Binding | Paperback | |
| Size | 8vo | |
| Place of Publication | New York | |
| Category: | Ancient History | |
| Author: | James Longrigg | |
| Publisher: | Routledge |
pp. 244, “The Greeks were the first to use rational systems of medicine, based upon belief in natural causation, rather than magical and religious elements, which resulted in a new conception of disease, accounting for causes and symptoms of illness. “Greek Medicine” places ancient Greek medicine, from Homer to the Alexandrians, within its historical and intellectual context by presenting a selection of source material in translation.
The book provides a chronological account on the most important aspects of ancient medicine, and includes chapters on specific areas of medicine, such as gynecology, dietetics, pharmacology and surgery.”
| Weight | 0.34 kg |
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