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Buddhism and Medicine: An Anthology of Premodern Sources
C. Pierce Salguero
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Description for Buddhism and Medicine: An Anthology of Premodern Sources
Hardback. Num Pages: 704 pages, 27 black & white illustrations, 1 figures. BIC Classification: HRAM3; HRAX; HRE; HREC; MBX; PDX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155. Weight in Grams: 454.
From its earliest days, Buddhism has been closely intertwined with medicine. Buddhism and Medicine is a singular collection showcasing the generative relationship and mutual influence between these fields across premodern Asia. The anthology combines dozens of English-language translations of premodern Buddhist texts with contextualizing introductions by leading international scholars in Buddhist studies, the history of medicine, and a range of other fields. These sources explore in detail medical topics ranging from the development of fetal anatomy in the womb to nursing, hospice, dietary regimen, magical powers, visualization, and other healing knowledge. Works translated here include meditation guides, popular narratives, ... Read more
From its earliest days, Buddhism has been closely intertwined with medicine. Buddhism and Medicine is a singular collection showcasing the generative relationship and mutual influence between these fields across premodern Asia. The anthology combines dozens of English-language translations of premodern Buddhist texts with contextualizing introductions by leading international scholars in Buddhist studies, the history of medicine, and a range of other fields. These sources explore in detail medical topics ranging from the development of fetal anatomy in the womb to nursing, hospice, dietary regimen, magical powers, visualization, and other healing knowledge. Works translated here include meditation guides, popular narratives, ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Columbia University Press
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2017
Condition
New
Weight
453g
Number of Pages
728
Place of Publication
New York, United States
ISBN
9780231179942
SKU
V9780231179942
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About C. Pierce Salguero
C. Pierce Salguero is aassociate professor of Asian history and religious studies at Pennsylvania State University's Abington College. He is the author of Translating Buddhist Medicine in Medieval China (2014), Traditional Thai Medicine (2016), and numerous scholarly articles and popular works on Buddhism and traditional medicine in Asia.
Reviews for Buddhism and Medicine: An Anthology of Premodern Sources
C. Pierce Salguero's Buddhism and Medicine is an amazingly rich and comprehensive collection of studies of texts and observed practices from all over the Asian lands where Buddhism's manifestations made extensive contributions to the cultures. This book is a remarkable labor of scholarship and dedication-I cannot recommend it highly enough for anyone interested in Buddhism, the history of medicine, and ... Read more