Geller, Markham J. Ancient Babylonian Medicine Theory and Practice Ancient Cultures
1. Edition - April 2010 ca. 84.90 Euro 2010. 240 Pages, Hardcover ISBN-10: 1-4051-2652-3 ISBN-13: 978-1-4051-2652-6 - John Wiley & Sons
Short description Utilizing a great variety of previously unknown cuneiform tablets, Ancient Babylonian Medicine: Theory and Practice examines the way medicine was practiced by various Babylonian professionals of the 2nd and 1st millennium B.C.
From the contents Introduction to Babylonian medicine and magic.
Chapter One: Medicine as Science.
Chapter Two: Who did What to Whom?
Chapter Three: The Politics of Medicine.
Chapter Four: Medicine as Literature.
Chapter Five: Medicine and Philosophy.
Chapter Six: Medical Training: MD or PhD?
Chapter Seven: Uruk Medical Commentaries.
Chapter Eight: Medicine and Magic as Independent Approaches to Healing.
