Isbn: 9780260768001 - annotationes in galeni interpretes: quibus varii loci, in quos hactenus impegerunt lectores, et explicantur, ac summa fide restituuntur (classic reprint) (3 resultados)

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the wealth of knowledge compiled by the renowned Greek physician Galen, one of antiquity's greatest medical minds. It presents a comprehensive collection of Galen's commentaries on the works of Hippocrates, the father of Western medicine. The author explores the foundational principles of Greek medicine, encompassing anatomy, physiology, pathology, and therapeutics. Through Galen's detailed annotations, readers gain insights into the medical practices, theories, and controversies of the ancient world, including the nature of the human body, the causes and symptoms of disease, and the use of herbal remedies and surgical interventions. The book highlights Galen's significant contributions to medical knowledge, such as his advancements in the understanding of the circulatory and nervous systems. It examines his groundbreaking ideas on the importance of observation, experimentation, and rational thought in medical practice. By presenting Galen's commentaries alongside the original Hippocratic texts, the author provides a unique opportunity to compare and contrast the medical perspectives of two towering figures of ancient medicine. This comparative analysis enriches our understanding of the evolution of medical thought and the enduring legacy of Greek medicine. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…