Greek and Roman Medicine (Classical World Series),Used
Greek and Roman Medicine (Classical World Series),Used
Greek and Roman Medicine (Classical World Series),Used

Greek and Roman Medicine (Classical World Series),Used

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What happened if you fell sick in the classical world? This book looks at beliefs about the inside of the body and its functioning held in Greek and Roman society. It looks at the precarious position of the doctor in a culture where there was no set training and no form of qualification to prove the value of his treatments, and asks how a patient would respond to the different types of healing on offer. It discusses the medical practitioners, their ethical codes, and relationships with other areas of healing, such as religion. As well as covering the big names' of ancient medicine, such as Galen, the book considers the patients' experience, asking whether the drugs used would have worked, and explains how the theories doctors put forward were part of an attempt to account for symptoms and encourage a cure. The final chapters explore the later influence of ancient medicine, and the challenges to its authority posed by modern medicine.This is the first concise yet comprehensive and uptodate study of Greek and Roman medicine, aimed at the nonspecialist and written in a lively, engaging style. (8 illustrations)

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  • Q: What is the main focus of 'Greek and Roman Medicine (Classical World)'? A: The book examines beliefs about the body and healing practices in Greek and Roman society, exploring the role of doctors and patient experiences.
  • Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Greek and Roman Medicine (Classical World)' is Helen King.
  • Q: What is the condition of the book? A: The book is listed as 'Used Book in Good Condition'.
  • Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains 84 pages.
  • Q: When was 'Greek and Roman Medicine (Classical World)' published? A: The book was published on October 25, 2001.
  • Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
  • Q: Is this book suitable for non-specialists? A: Yes, the book is aimed at non-specialists and is written in a lively, engaging style.
  • Q: Does the book discuss famous figures in ancient medicine? A: Yes, it covers notable figures such as Galen and discusses their contributions to medicine.
  • Q: What topics are explored regarding patient experiences? A: The book discusses how patients responded to different types of healing and whether the treatments were effective.
  • Q: What is the edition of this book? A: This book is an illustrated edition.

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