A History of Medicine: Volume 2: Early Greek, Hindu, and Persian Medicine

Features

• Cover Type: Paperback with 368 pages
• Published by: Oxford University Press, USA
• Edition: 1st Edition April 23, 1987
• Written in: English
• ISBN 10 Number: 0195050797
• ISBN 13 Number: 978-0195050790
• Book Dimensions: 8 x 5.4 x 0.8 inches
• Weighs: 14.2 ounces

Product Review
"Will interest a circle much wider than the medical professionA substantial contribution to our knowledge of the human mind and the ways in which that mind functions in the creation of social order."--New Republic

"An ambitious and praiseworthy undertaking that should go far towards a synthesis of the history of medicine with history in general."--The Yale Review

"Should be read by every human being concerned with medicine and public health, for it will enrich his understanding of his own activity."--American Journal of Public Health

"Sets high standard of lucidity, informativeness, and readability. So thoroughly has Dr. Sigerist mastered his material, that he has no need of technical jargon, and his writing will appeal to the layman as well as the medical specialist. Apt analogies, vivid illustrations, and an interesting style make for quotable passages on nearly every page."--American Sociological Review

"No such history has ever before been attempted; the result is praiseworthy and goes far in reaching its aim. Using resources from the fields of history, philosophy, art history, medical archeology, and geography, Sigerist paints a vivid picture of ancient society and medicine. General readers, as well as historians and scientists, should find these works stimulating and understandable."--The Winnipeg Real Estate News --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Product Description
Volume II details the development of medicine among the early Indo-European peoples--Greeks, Indians, and Persians. The Indo-Europeans were the first to use empirical knowledge to develop philosophical systems of medicine which looked beyond the sick man for universal laws. This volume looks at the Greek rational systems which are the foundations of modern science, and the similar Near Eastern approaches, which had an additional mystic component better suited for handling mental and spiritual problems.