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Professors, Physicians and Practices in the History of Medicine: Essays in Honor of Nancy Siraisi
Gideon Manning (Ed.)
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Description for Professors, Physicians and Practices in the History of Medicine: Essays in Honor of Nancy Siraisi
Hardback. Editor(s): Manning, Gideon; Klestinec, Cynthia. Series: Archimedes. Num Pages: 20 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: DS; HPS; JNB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155. .
This book presents essays by eminent scholars from across the history of medicine, early science and European history, including those expert on the history of the book. The volume honors Professor Nancy Siraisi and reflects the impact that Siraisi's scholarship has had on a range of fields. Contributions address several topics ranging from the medical provenance of biblical commentary to the early modern emergence of pathological medicine. Along the way, readers may learn of the purchasing habits of physician-book collectors, the writing of history and the development of natural history. Modeling the interdisciplinary approaches championed by Siraisi, this volume attests ... Read more
This book presents essays by eminent scholars from across the history of medicine, early science and European history, including those expert on the history of the book. The volume honors Professor Nancy Siraisi and reflects the impact that Siraisi's scholarship has had on a range of fields. Contributions address several topics ranging from the medical provenance of biblical commentary to the early modern emergence of pathological medicine. Along the way, readers may learn of the purchasing habits of physician-book collectors, the writing of history and the development of natural history. Modeling the interdisciplinary approaches championed by Siraisi, this volume attests ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Springer International Publishing AG
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2017
Series
Archimedes
Condition
New
Weight
28g
Number of Pages
307
Place of Publication
Cham, Switzerland
ISBN
9783319565132
SKU
V9783319565132
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Ref
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Reviews for Professors, Physicians and Practices in the History of Medicine: Essays in Honor of Nancy Siraisi
This is an outstanding volume and nice testament to the importance of Nancy Siraisi's career and the ways in which her scholarship and, indeed, interpersonal relationships have shaped the field. ... This work should, therefore, appeal to anyone interested in the early modern or medieval history of medicine, with a special interest for those focused on the wider context in ... Read more