Ancient Medicine

by Vivian Nutton

Book Overview

The first edition of Ancient Medicine was the most complete examination of the medicine of the ancient world for a hundred years. The new edition includes the key discoveries made since the first edition, especially from important texts discovered in recent finds of papyri and manuscripts, making it the most comprehensive and up-to-date survey available.

Vivian Nutton pays particular attention to the life and work of doctors in communities,...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0415520959
• ISBN13: 9780415520959
• Release Date: November 2012
• Publisher: Routledge
• Length: 504 Pages
• Weight: 1.87 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 6.1" x 9.1"