Sketch Of The History Of Medicine

From Its Origin To The Commencement Of The Nineteenth Century (1835)

von John Bostock

264 Seiten, Taschenbuch

Kurzbeschreibung des Verlags

Sketch of the History of Medicine: From Its Origin to the Commencement of the Nineteenth Century is a book written by John Bostock in 1835. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the history of medicine, tracing its origins from ancient times to the beginning of the 19th century. Bostock begins with a discussion of the early medical practices of the ancient Egyptians, Greeks, and Romans, and then moves on to explore the contributions of medieval Arab physicians and European medical scholars during the Renaissance. The book also examines the development of medical knowledge and practice during the Enlightenment, including the emergence of modern anatomy and physiology.Throughout the book, Bostock highlights the key figures and discoveries that have shaped the history of medicine, including Hippocrates, Galen, Avicenna, Vesalius, Harvey, and Jenner. He also discusses the social and cultural factors that have influenced the practice of medicine over the centuries, such as the role of religion, superstition, and the rise of scientific inquiry.Overall, Sketch of the History of Medicine is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the evolution of medical knowledge and practice, providing a detailed and engaging account of the field's rich and complex history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Themen: Medizin Medizin / Gesundheitswesen, allgemein Geschichte der Medizin
• ISBN: 9781104467593
• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 10.05.2009
• Größe: 229 x 152 mm
• Verlag: Kessinger Publishing, LLC