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Medicine And Society In Early Modern Europe (New Approaches To European History)
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Medicine And Society In Early Modern Europe Offers Students A Concise Introduction To Health And Healing In Europe From 1500 To 1800. Bringing Together The Best Recent Research In The Field, Mary Lindemann Examines Medicine From A Social And Cultural Perspective, Rather Than A Narrowly Scientific One. Drawing On Medical Anthropology, Sociology, And Ethics As Well As Cultural And Social History, She Focuses On The Experience Of Illness And On Patients And Folk Healers As Much As On The Rise Of Medical Science, Doctors, And Hospitals. This Second Edition Has Been Updated And Revised Throughout In Content, Style, And Interpretations And New Material Has Been Added, In Particular, On Colonialism, Exploration, And Women. Accessibly Written And Full Of Fascinating Insights, This Will Be Essential Reading For All Students Of The History Of Medicine And Will Provide Invaluable Context For Students Of Early Modern Europe More Generally.
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- Q: What is the main focus of 'Medicine and Society in Early Modern Europe'? A: The book examines health and healing in Europe from 1500 to 1800, emphasizing a social and cultural perspective on medicine rather than a purely scientific one.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author is Mary Lindemann, a scholar known for her work in medical history.
- Q: Is this book suitable for students? A: Yes, it is designed as a concise introduction for students studying the history of medicine and early modern Europe.
- Q: What topics does the second edition cover that are new? A: The second edition includes updated material on colonialism, exploration, and women's roles in medicine.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book has 314 pages.
- Q: What is the condition of the book? A: The item is classified as 'New'.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: The book is published in paperback binding.
- Q: When was the book published? A: It was published on August 16, 2010.
- Q: What makes this book different from other medical history texts? A: It integrates perspectives from medical anthropology, sociology, and ethics, focusing on the experiences of patients and folk healers.
- Q: Is there any specific audience that would benefit from this book? A: Yes, students of the history of medicine and those interested in early modern European history will find it invaluable.