Early medical practices are not just a historical curiosity, but
real stories about people and health that may teach us much about
the 21st century. This intriguing volume offers a comparative
examination of early medicine and health care in regions as varied
as ancient Mesopotamia, Egypt, Greece, Rome, India, China, the
Islamic world, and medieval Europe. Health and Wellness in
Antiquity through the Middle Ages compares and contrasts
health-care practices in seven different cultures from around the
world. In considering the range of medical practitioners in each
society, and the kinds of health care they provided, it examines
the development of a written medical tradition, the methods of
medical education, the practice of surgery, and the theories and
practices of pharmacy. Other topics include the application of
medicine in specific contexts, such as the treatment of women,
children, and those with mental illness. Another important theme
explored is the impact of religion and state institutions on the
development, implementation, and results of medical care as
experienced by real people in real life. Throughout, the book
offers an international historical perspective, which allows for
greater comparative and critical understanding of how different
cultural beliefs influenced the development and management of
health care. Excerpts from significant original texts to illustrate
the concepts discussed Illustrations drawn from many different
ancient and medieval cultures portraying health care providers and
the treatment of patients Photographs depicting medical instruments
and medicinal herbs A bibliography that puts special emphasis on
identifying English-language translations of original documents for
those who would like to read the primary materials themselves
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