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The Hippocrates Code: Unraveling the Ancient Mysteries of Modern Medical Terminology
Jc McKeown
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Description for The Hippocrates Code: Unraveling the Ancient Mysteries of Modern Medical Terminology
Paperback. Num Pages: 400 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: GBC; MB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 282 x 216 x 20. Weight in Grams: 1106.
In this book lies a key for decoding modern medical terminology, a living language that, despite some quirks, is best approached as an ordered system. Rather than presenting a mere list of word elements to be absorbed through rote memorization, The Hippocrates Code offers a thorough, linguistically-centered explanation of the rules of the terminological game, both for the language of medicine and for scientific vocabulary in general. Its careful exposition of Latin and Greek linguistic principles-along with a healthy dose of innovative exercises-empowers students to successfully employ the word elements that are the building blocks of modern medical terminology. Along ... Read more
In this book lies a key for decoding modern medical terminology, a living language that, despite some quirks, is best approached as an ordered system. Rather than presenting a mere list of word elements to be absorbed through rote memorization, The Hippocrates Code offers a thorough, linguistically-centered explanation of the rules of the terminological game, both for the language of medicine and for scientific vocabulary in general. Its careful exposition of Latin and Greek linguistic principles-along with a healthy dose of innovative exercises-empowers students to successfully employ the word elements that are the building blocks of modern medical terminology. Along ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Hackett Publishing Co, Inc
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Condition
New
Weight
1105g
Number of Pages
400
Place of Publication
Cambridge, MA, United States
ISBN
9781624664649
SKU
V9781624664649
Shipping Time
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Ref
99-33
About Jc McKeown
JC McKeown is Professor of Classics, University of WisconsinMadison.
Reviews for The Hippocrates Code: Unraveling the Ancient Mysteries of Modern Medical Terminology
Innovative, well-conceived, and with real pedagogical, intellectual, and historical valuea very rare combination of merits in the ocean of available options for teaching medical terminology. An additional advantage of the book is the engaging, down-to-earth style of presentation. The abundance of curious facts about ancient medical practice and modern day references will appeal to the savvy and to-the-point pre-med student ... Read more