A History of Medicine (Routledge Library Editions: History of Medicine)
A History of Medicine (Routledge Library Editions: History of Medicine) by Arturo Castiglioni
English | December 17, 2018 | ISBN: 0367029766 | PDF | 1295 pages | 484 MB
English | December 17, 2018 | ISBN: 0367029766 | PDF | 1295 pages | 484 MB
Originally published in 1941, A History of Medicine provides a detailed and comprehensive guide to the advancement of medicine, from Ancient Egypt, and Ancient Babylonia, all the way up to the 20th century. The book looks at the close relationship between the progress of medicine and its advancement of civilization, it covers the development of medicine from, old magical rites, religious creeds, classical Hippocratism and revolutionary discoveries, while looking at the associated economic, intellectual, and political conditions of life in different nations, during different times.
The book provides an essential and detailed look at the rich history of medicine and how it has impacted society.