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The Expressiveness Of The Body And The Divergence Of Greek And Chinese Medicine
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The True Structure And Workings Of The Human Body Are, We Casually Assume, Everywhere The Same, A Universal Reality. But When We Look Into The Past, Our Sense Of Reality Wavers: Accounts Of The Body In Diverse Medical Traditions Often Seem To Describe Mutually Alien, Almost Unrelated Worlds. How Can Perceptions Of Something As Basic And Intimate As The Body Differ So? In This Book, Shigehisa Kuriyama Explores This Fundamental Question, Elucidating The Fascinating Contrasts Between The Human Body Described In Classical Greek Medicine And The Body As Envisaged By Physicians In Ancient China. Revealing How Perceptions Of The Body And Conceptions Of Personhood Are Intimately Linked, His Comparative Inquiry Invites Us, Indeed Compels Us, To Reassess Our Own Habits Of Feeling And Perceiving.The Expressiveness Of The Body Was Awarded The 2001 Welch Medal By The American Association For The History Of Medicine.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'The Expressiveness of the Body and the Divergence of Greek and Chinese Medicine'? A: The book explores how ancient Greek and Chinese medicine perceived the human body, highlighting the contrasting views and their implications for understanding personhood.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author is Shigehisa Kuriyama, who is recognized for his contributions to the history of medicine.
- Q: What are the key themes discussed in the book? A: Key themes include the differing perceptions of the body in Greek and Chinese medical traditions, the connection between these perceptions and concepts of personhood, and the implications for modern understanding of health and medicine.
- Q: Is this book suitable for someone with no background in medicine? A: Yes, the book is written in an engaging manner that makes complex historical and medical concepts accessible to general readers.
- Q: What is the page count of the book? A: The book has a total of 344 pages.
- Q: When was 'The Expressiveness of the Body and the Divergence of Greek and Chinese Medicine' published? A: The book was published on July 23, 1999.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: This book is bound in hardcover.
- Q: Are there any special awards associated with this book? A: Yes, it won the William H. Welch Medal from the American Association for the History of Medicine.
- Q: What condition is the used book in? A: The used book is in good condition.
- Q: In which category is this book listed? A: The book is categorized under Alternative Medicine.