Introduction to the History of Medicine

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Introduction to the History of Medicine

From the Time of the Pharaohs to the End of the XVIIIth Century

Ancient, classical and medieval texts History of medicine History and Archaeology Historiography Ancient history History of science Ancient Greek and Roman philosophy Islamic and Arab philosophy Ethics and moral philosophy Ancient religions and Mythologies

Author: Charles Greene Cumston

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Collection: Routledge Library Editions: History of Medicine

Language: English

Published by: Routledge

Published on: 12th December 2018

Format: LCP-protected ePub

Size: 2 Mb

ISBN: 9780429684722


Introduction to the History of Medicine

Originally published in 1926, An Introduction to the History of Medicine is a compilation of reliable and essential contributions to the subject of the history of medicine. The book looks at the evolution of medicine from the practices in Ancient Egypt, to the medicine of the 16th century, and examines the work of Hippocrates and Galen.

The book also examines the philosophy that began around the practice of medicine, as well as early discussions of ethics. It also looks at early medicine through the lens of religion, covering the practices of medicine in Hindu, Chaldean and Islamic religions. The book provides a broad coverage of early medicine in ancient civilizations, focusing particularly on Ancient Greece, Persia and Rome.

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