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Disease and Medicine in World History (Themes in World History) by Sheldon J. Watts is a health book available to read on EtoBox.
What is Disease and Medicine in World History (Themes in World History) about?
Disease and Medicine in World History is a concise introduction to diverse ideas about diseases and their treatment throughout the world. Drawing on case studies from ancient Egypt to present-day America, Asia and Europe, this survey discusses concepts of sickness and forms of treatment in many cultures. Sheldon Watts shows that many medical practices in the past were shaped as much by philosophers and metaphysicians as by university-trained doctors and other practitioners. Subjects covered incl
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Common subject areas: self-improvement, productivity, wellness.
- Author
- Sheldon J. Watts
- Publisher
- New York: Routledge
- Published
- 2003
- Language
- EN
- ISBN
- 9781134470570
- Category
- health
- Subjects
- History, Medical, Health & Fitness
- Updated
- 2026-03-25
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