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Considers how the body was viewed by the medical profession from the Renaissance to the Enlightenment, and challenges established ideas in the field of medical history. Examines the provision of medical care in context and how it was shaped by the social, religious, political and cultural concerns of the age. Arranged thematically and with brief but scholarly introductions, the selection of documents includes contemporary sources, recent research in the field and classical writings. Written in an accessible style by an Open University lecturer. Companion volume to The Healing Arts: Health, Disease and Society in Europe 1500-1800.
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Peter Elmer is Senior Lecturer of History of Science, Technology and Medicine at The Open University. Ole Peter Grell is Reader in History at the Open University
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
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Yes, it is an excellent resource, but only if used in conjunction with the text, and as this is an Open University publication, it forms part of a course. However, it will appeal to students and readers of medieval history, scientific history and the history of medicine for that period.
Because of the high price, I can only give it a max. of four stars
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
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I purchased this book as a 'set book' for an Open University course. It contains extracts from works by authors from the period covered by the book and modern historians. I found the book very interesting and informative - although best read in conjunction with the couse for which it was purchased.
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this is a set book for the Open University course on the History of Medicine consisting of source material to accompany the course units.
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