Medical Anthropology and the World System
Author | : Hans A. Baer |
Publisher | : Praeger |
Total Pages | : 0 |
Release | : 2013-05-23 |
ISBN-10 | : 9781440829154 |
ISBN-13 | : 1440829152 |
Rating | : 4/5 (152 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Medical Anthropology and the World System by : Hans A. Baer
Download or read book Medical Anthropology and the World System written by Hans A. Baer and published by Praeger. This book was released on 2013-05-23 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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. Book jacket.