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Ancient Medicine: (Medicine Through the Ages)


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Did prehistoric people and the ancient civilizations understand health and disease? Did they make any advances in medical knowledge? This books explains that humans faced new challenges when they began to live together in large communities. It shows how some physicians realized that disease might have natural causes, not supernatural ones, and so could be treated by natural methods and prevented by improving public health.

About the Author :
Andrew Langley is a prolific author of books for children, with a special interest in history and the environment. He has been short-listed for several major awards, most recently with books on natural disasters and Hiroshima.

Review :
After a discussion of the prehistoric beginnings of medicine, this colorfully illustrated volume surveys ancient medical beliefs and practices in five regions: Egypt and the Middle East, India, China, Greece, and Rome. Though brief, the text is clearly written and informative. Appearing on every page are clear, color illustrations, such as photos of sites, artifacts, and ancient artworks. Though the book evidently originated in England, the spellings of words and the "Places to Visit" in the appended list are American. There is no source bibliography. The five books listed under "Find Out More" include three of the publisher's own, one from Facts on File, and, oddly, a 2007 reprint of a book first published in 1914. Still, this volume from the Medicine through the Ages series offers an attractive introduction to the topic. - Carolyn PhelanBooklist 10/1/2012-- "Booklist" These noteworthy volumes cover medicine's progression from ancient times to the present day. They highlight theories, equipment, medications, procedures, diseases of particular concern, milestones, and more. They do not explore medicine in a vacuum, though, addressing the inextricable link between it and society at large. Unlike some series that fall into the limiting trap of cookie-cutter layouts and organization, these volumes only generally resemble one another and have abundant, fascinating material particular to their respective eras. The writing is straightforward and refrains from sensationalism, letting the torturous reality of early medicine speak for itself. The text is supplemented by interesting sidebars and informative photographs, maps, diagrams, and reproductions. -- Alyson Low, Fayetteville Public Library, AR School Library Journal, "Series Made Simple" 11/1/2012-- "School Library Journal"


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Product Details
  • ISBN-13: 9781410946485
  • Publisher: Raintree
  • Publisher Imprint: Raintree
  • Height: 264 mm
  • No of Pages: 48
  • Series Title: Medicine Through the Ages
  • Weight: 10 gr
  • ISBN-10: 1410946487
  • Publisher Date: 01 Jul 2012
  • Binding: Paperback
  • Language: English
  • Returnable: N
  • Spine Width: 5 mm
  • Width: 191 mm


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