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The Origin And Growth Of The Healing Art: A Popular History Of Medicine In All Ages And Countries

The Origin And Growth Of The Healing Art: A Popular History Of Medicine In All Ages And Countries

Berdoe, Edward

Hardcover

PhilosophyFiction AnthologiesGeneral World History

ISBN10: 054810512X
ISBN13: 9780548105122
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Jul 25 2007
Pages: 532
Weight: 2.09
Height: 1.31 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Origin and Growth of the Healing Art: A Popular History of Medicine in All Ages and Countries is a comprehensive book written by Edward Berdoe. This book provides a detailed account of the history of medicine from ancient times to modern times. It is a popular history that is accessible to readers of all levels of knowledge and interest.Berdoe begins the book with an overview of the origins of medicine in ancient civilizations such as Egypt, Greece, and Rome. He then moves on to the Middle Ages, Renaissance, and Enlightenment periods, discussing the major developments and figures in each era. The book also covers the history of medicine in different parts of the world, including China, India, and the Islamic world.Throughout the book, Berdoe emphasizes the role of medical practitioners in shaping the history of medicine. He discusses the contributions of famous doctors and scientists such as Hippocrates, Galen, Paracelsus, and Harvey, as well as lesser-known figures who made important contributions to the field.The book also explores the social, cultural, and political contexts in which medicine evolved. Berdoe discusses the impact of religion, war, and technological advances on the development of medicine. He also examines the role of women in medicine and the challenges they faced in a male-dominated profession.Overall, The Origin and Growth of the Healing Art is a fascinating and informative book that provides a comprehensive overview of the history of medicine. It is an excellent resource for anyone interested in the history of science, medicine, or healthcare.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.

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