The Cambridge History of Medicine
The Cambridge History of Medicine

Author: Roy Porter

Publisher: Cambridge University Press

Published: 2006-06-05

Total Pages: 11

ISBN-13: 0521864267

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Against the backdrop of unprecedented concern for the future of health care, 'The Cambridge History of Medicine' surveys the rise of medicine in the West from classical times to the present. Covering both the social and scientific history of medicine, this volume traces the chronology of key developments and events.

A Concise Introduction to Indian Medicine
A Concise Introduction to Indian Medicine

Author: Guy Mazars

Publisher: Motilal Banarsidass Publishe

Published: 2006

Total Pages: 134

ISBN-13: 9788120830585

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The Conception of Buddhist Nirvana provides an English Translation of Nagarjuna`s chapters on Causality and Nirvana and Chandrakiriti`s comprehensive commentary on the Sanskrit Text and presents a rare exposition of the Madhyamaka Dialectic. The book is edited by Jaideva Singh with an exhaustive introduction, containing the historical background of the Madhyamaka philosophy, a lucid exposition of its merciless logic, an admirable presentation of its uncanny metaphysics and a systematic account of its soteriology and Buddhol;ogy. The editor has also provided and Analysis of Contents and has added those portions of the text and the Sanskrit commentary on the basis of which Stcherbatsky wrote out his book. This will enable the reader to make a comparative study of Stcherbatsky;s version with the Original Sanskrit.

A History of Public Health
A History of Public Health

Author: George Rosen

Publisher: JHU Press

Published: 2015-04

Total Pages: 441

ISBN-13: 1421416018

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For seasoned professionals as well as students, A History of Public Health is visionary and essential reading.

Disease and Healing in the Indus Civilisation
Disease and Healing in the Indus Civilisation

Author: Robert Arnott

Publisher: Archaeopress Publishing Ltd

Published: 2024-04-25

Total Pages: 214

ISBN-13: 1803277394

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This book provides insights into health, disease, and healing in the Indus Civilisation during the third to early second millennia BCE. Based on original research, it examines skeletal remains, material culture, and environmental factors. The book sheds light on diseases, healing practices, and public health in this ancient civilization.

Medicine Across Cultures
Medicine Across Cultures

Author: Helaine Selin

Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media

Published: 2006-04-11

Total Pages: 428

ISBN-13: 0306480948

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This work deals with the medical knowledge and beliefs of cultures outside of the United States and Europe. In addition to articles surveying Islamic, Chinese, Native American, Aboriginal Australian, Indian, Egyptian, and Tibetan medicine, the book includes essays on comparing Chinese and western medicine and religion and medicine. Each essay is well illustrated and contains an extensive bibliography.

Man and Wound in the Ancient World
Man and Wound in the Ancient World

Author: Richard A. Gabriel

Publisher: Potomac Books, Inc.

Published: 2012

Total Pages: 277

ISBN-13: 1597978485

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Examines the fascinating role of medicine in ancient military cultures; Shows how the ancients understood the body, patched up their warriors, and sent them back into battle; Reveals medical secrets lost during the Dark Ages; Explores how ancient civilizations' technologies have influenced modern medical practices

A Brief History of Disease, Science, and Medicine
A Brief History of Disease, Science, and Medicine

Author: Michael Kennedy

Publisher:

Published: 2010

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780974946658

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"In 23 informative chapters, Kennedy enlightens readers with scientific articles marking historical milestones in medical science. Written for medical students, young physicians, nurses, and anyone else interested in a broad view of the evolution of the medical profession, it includes 19 illustrations, over 500 footnotes and a 40-page index to assist the reader in searching for specific events and people from the past."--Book jacket.