"Medical theories always represent one aspect of the general civilization of a period, and in order to understand them fully we must be familiar with the other manifestations of that civilization, its philosophy, history, literature, art, music... a study of Michelangelo, Tintoretto, or Bernini may give us a clue for a better understanding and more correct historical interpretation of William Harvey." So wrote Henry Sigerist in the introductory chapters of this fascinating account of the interrelationships between medicine ...
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"Medical theories always represent one aspect of the general civilization of a period, and in order to understand them fully we must be familiar with the other manifestations of that civilization, its philosophy, history, literature, art, music... a study of Michelangelo, Tintoretto, or Bernini may give us a clue for a better understanding and more correct historical interpretation of William Harvey." So wrote Henry Sigerist in the introductory chapters of this fascinating account of the interrelationships between medicine and culture. Sigerist was uniquely qualified to attempt such a vast task--trained in medicine and the social sciences, master of fourteen languages, at the time of his death in 1957 he was already recognized as the foremost medical historian of this century. Using resources from the fields of history, philosophy, art history, medical archeology, and geography, he paints a vivid picture of ancient society and medicine. Both historians and scientists will find this book stimulating and accessible.
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Seller's Description:
Near Fine in Good jacket. Volume 1 only. 1955, second printing. 564 pp. Hardcover, green cloth. Illustrated. Near Fine copy in a Good dust jacket. Previous owner's signature on the fly leaf; otherwise a tight, sharp, clean copy. The DJ is rubbed and edgeworn, with shallow chipping to the spine ends; one large nick along the top edge of the front panel; old price-sticker on the front panel as well. The DJ is now housed in a mylar wrap to prevent further damage.
Publisher:
New York. Oxford University Press. 1951
Language:
English
Alibris ID:
16851151595
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Seller's Description:
Dust Jacket Included. 23cm., xxi, 564p., with 47 black and white plates containing 104 figures, 4 appendices, (mainly bibliographical), index, green cloth, gilt titles, fine in good jacket (s14). Volume One of the projected eight volume series.
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Near Fine. Oxford University Press, 1987. Book. Near Fine. Soft cover. Bright & clean, unopened pages in glossy covers. Crease on front cover. Benefits the Friends of the Albany, CA Library..
