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The Expressiveness Of The Body And The Divergence Of Greek And Chinese Medicine (Zone Books),Used
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An Illuminating Account Of How Early Medicine In Greece And China Perceived The Human Bodywinner Of The William H. Welch Medal, American Association For The History Of Medicinethe 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.
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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 early medical traditions in Greece and China perceived the human body, highlighting the contrasting views and practices related to medicine in these cultures.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author is Shigehisa Kuriyama, who provides insights into the different medical perceptions of the body in classical Greek and ancient Chinese medicine.
- Q: What is the page count of this book? A: The book contains 344 pages.
- Q: When was this book published? A: It was published on March 15, 2002.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: This edition of the book is a paperback.
- Q: Is this book in new condition? A: Yes, this book is in new condition.
- Q: What category does this book fall under? A: The book falls under the category of Alternative Medicine.
- Q: What edition is this book? A: This is a reprint edition of the book.
- Q: What awards has this book received? A: This book is the winner of the William H. Welch Medal from the American Association for the History of Medicine.
- Q: What themes are explored in the book? A: The book delves into the relationship between perceptions of the body and concepts of personhood, encouraging readers to reassess their own views on these topics.