Disease and Medicine in World History by Sheldon Watts (Paperback Book)

Name: Disease and Medicine in World History by Sheldon Watts (Paperback Book)
Brand: Taylor & Francis

Taylor & Francis

Disease and Medicine in World History is a concise introduction to diverse ideas about diseases and their treatment throughout the world. Drawing on case studies from ancient Egypt to present-day America, Asia and Europe, this survey discusses concepts of sickness and forms of treatment in many cultures.\nSheldon Watts shows that many medical practices in the past were shaped as much by philosophers and metaphysicians as by university-trained doctors and other practitioners.\nSubjects covered include:\nPharaonic Egypt and the pre-conquest New World\nthe evolution of medical systems in the Middle East\nhealth and healing on the Indian subcontinent\nmedicine and disease in China\nthe globalization of disease in the modern world\nthe birth and evolution of modern scientific medicine.\nThis volume is a\n\nDisease and Medicine in World History\n\nFree UK delivery on this item.\n\nThis brand new item is available with free UK delivery using Royal Mail tracked services.\n\nPlease note that ;