Greek and Roman Medicine by Helen King

Greek and Roman Medicine by Helen King

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This introduction to ancient medical systems asks how the experience of illness and the role of medicine were understood in the Greek and Roman worlds. Covering topics such as the development of anatomical knowledge, the book focuses on the place of medicine within changing types of societies.

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Greek and Roman Medicine by Helen King

This introduction to ancient medical systems asks how the experience of illness and the role of medicine were understood in the Greek and Roman worlds. Although topics such as the development of anatomical knowledge are covered, the book focuses on the place of medicine within changing types of society.
Helen King is Professor of Classical Studies at the Open University, UK
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ISBN 13 9781853995453
ISBN 10 1853995452
Title Greek and Roman Medicine
Author Helen King
Series Classical World
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Binding Type Paperback
Publisher Bristol Classical Press
Year published 2001-10-25
Number of pages 84
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.