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Medieval Medicine
by Barber, NicolaISBN13:
9781410946492
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1410946495
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Pub. Date:
8/1/2012
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Heinemann/Raintree
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Summary
Were there advances in medicine in Medieval Europe and elsewhere in the world? How great was the impact of the break-up of the Roman Empire, and the growth of the Church, on medical practice and public health? This book examines beliefs and practices, pub
Author Biography
Nicola Barber is a well-known author of children's nonfiction books, with over SO titles to her name. She writes about history, as well as environmental issues, geography, and the arts. Claire Jones is a museum professional specializing in the history of medicine. She completed her Ph.D. thesis on 19th century medical advertising and is working to establish a museum of health and medicine at the University of Worcester in England.
Table of Contents
| A Backward Step? | p. 4 |
| The Christian Church | p. 8 |
| Beliefs and Practices | p. 12 |
| Public Health and Plague | p. 18 |
| Islamic Medicine | p. 26 |
| Doctors, Surgeons, and Hospitals | p. 30 |
| Women in Medicine | p. 38 |
| Timeline | p. 42 |
| Glossary | p. 44 |
| Find Out More | p. 46 |
| Index | p. 48 |
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