Author: Nick Summerton
Publisher: Pen and Sword Archaeology
ISBN: 1526752905
Category : Medical
Languages : en
Pages : 208
Book Description
There can be little doubt that the Romans experienced many of the illnesses that are still encountered today, and individuals have always had to decide how best to deal with their health-related concerns. The Roman Empire was an amalgam of many cultures, often with dissimilar ideas and beliefs. The Greek impact on health was particularly dominant and, therefore, this book focuses on Greco-Roman medicine as it was practised during the Pax Romana, the period between the accession of Augustus and the death of Marcus Aurelius. Drawing on ancient literature supplemented with evidence from archaeology, paleopathology, epigraphy and numismatics the Greco-Roman medical context is carefully examined. A particular focus is on the effectiveness of approaches to both preventing and treating a range of physical and psychological problems. Detailed consideration is also given to the ancient technical and hygienic achievements in addition to the place of healers within Roman society. Uniquely, within each chapter, the author draws on his own clinical and public health experience, combined with modern research findings, in assessing the continuing relevance of Greco-Roman medicine. For example, Galen`s focus on access to fresh air, movement, sensible eating and getting sufficient sleep matter as much today as they did in the past. Our classical forebears can also assist us in determining the best balances between prevention and treatment, centralised control and individual responsibility, as well as the most appropriate uses of technology, drugs and surgery. Some ancient pharmaceutical compounds are already showing promise in treating infections. In addition, practising Stoicism and getting some locotherapy should be considered by anyone struggling to cope with the stresses and strains of modern life.
Author: Nick Summerton
Publisher: Pen and Sword Archaeology
ISBN: 1526752905
Category : Medical
Languages : en
Pages : 208
Book Description
There can be little doubt that the Romans experienced many of the illnesses that are still encountered today, and individuals have always had to decide how best to deal with their health-related concerns. The Roman Empire was an amalgam of many cultures, often with dissimilar ideas and beliefs. The Greek impact on health was particularly dominant and, therefore, this book focuses on Greco-Roman medicine as it was practised during the Pax Romana, the period between the accession of Augustus and the death of Marcus Aurelius. Drawing on ancient literature supplemented with evidence from archaeology, paleopathology, epigraphy and numismatics the Greco-Roman medical context is carefully examined. A particular focus is on the effectiveness of approaches to both preventing and treating a range of physical and psychological problems. Detailed consideration is also given to the ancient technical and hygienic achievements in addition to the place of healers within Roman society. Uniquely, within each chapter, the author draws on his own clinical and public health experience, combined with modern research findings, in assessing the continuing relevance of Greco-Roman medicine. For example, Galen`s focus on access to fresh air, movement, sensible eating and getting sufficient sleep matter as much today as they did in the past. Our classical forebears can also assist us in determining the best balances between prevention and treatment, centralised control and individual responsibility, as well as the most appropriate uses of technology, drugs and surgery. Some ancient pharmaceutical compounds are already showing promise in treating infections. In addition, practising Stoicism and getting some locotherapy should be considered by anyone struggling to cope with the stresses and strains of modern life.
Author: John Scarborough
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Medical
Languages : en
Pages : 238
Book Description
Describes in non-technical terms the development of theory and practice in the medicine of classical Rome, against the background of the social and religious traditions of antiquity
Author: Johann Hermann Baas
Publisher: New York : Vail
ISBN:
Category : Electronic books
Languages : en
Pages : 1173
Book Description
Author: Owsei Temkin
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Medical
Languages : en
Pages : 543
Book Description
Refers to scientific and literary works from ancient times to the twentieth century in recounting the condition of health, disease, and medical science through the centuries
Author: Ralph Jackson
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : History of medicine, Ancient
Languages : en
Pages : 207
Book Description
Arzt - Medizin - Krankheit - Geburt - Tod.
Author:
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
Author: Werner Wilhelm Jaeger
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Education, Greek
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
Author: Robert N. Wennberg
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Droit à la mort - Aspect religieux - Christianisme
Languages : en
Pages : 246
Book Description
A discussion of the moral, religious, legal, and personal issues surrounding euthanasia, suicide, and the right to die.
Author: Helen King
Publisher: Bristol Classical Press
ISBN:
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 73
Book Description
An introduction to ancient medical systems
Author: Frank W. Walbank
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN: 9780521307529
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 371
Book Description
This volume contains a selection of Professor F. W. Walbank's papers on classical Greco-Roman subjects.