- Paperback: 240 pages
- Publisher: British Museum Press; New edition edition (7 July 1997)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0714119067
- ISBN-13: 978-0714119069
- Product Dimensions: 23.6 x 17 x 1.6 cm
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 598,496 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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The skills of the ancient Egyptians in preserving bodies are well-known, but their expertise in everyday medical practices is less familiar and often misinterpreted. Dr Nunn has translated and reviewed the original medical papyri, as well as reconsidering other sources including skeletons, mummies, statues, tomb paintings and coffins. Comparative illustrations show the symptoms in ancient Egyptian and modern patients, and the criteria by which ancient Egyptian doctors made their diagnosis - many still valid today - are highlighted. In addition spells and incantations and the relationship of medical practice to magic and religion are explored.
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27 of 27 people found the following review helpful
Scholarly,yet easy to read and enjoy.
26 April 1999
Format:Hardcover
As a physician and Egyptian ,I have long history of interest in ancient Egyptian medicine.Most books on the subject are either incomplete or confusing. DR Nunn`s book fills a void long felt by students of the subject.
15 of 15 people found the following review helpful
A Fine Reference Work
24 May 2005
Format:Paperback
Dr. Nunn's marvelous retrospective picks up where Guido Majno's seminal "The Healing Hand: Man and Wound in the Ancient World" leaves off with regard to ancient Egyptian medicine. The book is well referenced and easy to understand, and illustrated with 90 photographs and line drawings in addition to transliteration tables of hieroglyphic terms (which leads one to wonder if comments on a lack of "pictures" were made by someone who actually bothered to read the book). Highly recommended to the student of ancient medicine, the specialist of ancient occult and herbal practices related to healing, or those who study ancient Egypt.
13 of 18 people found the following review helpful
Ancient Egyptian Medicine
12 Mar 2000
Format:Hardcover
I found the first two chapters somewhat dull and almost didn't finish the book at all. Once into chapter three, however, I found it quite readable and very informative. Still, I suspect the volume will appeal most to those with at least some background in health care, as it's written by a retired MD.
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