In the Grip of Disease
Studies in the Greek Imagination
$85.64
- Paperback
272 pages
- Release Date
5 August 2004
Summary
This original and lively book explores Greek ideas about health and disease and their influence on Greek thought. Fundamental issues such as causation and responsibility, purification and pollution, mind-body relations and gender differences, authority and the expert and who can challenge them, reality and appearances, good government, happiness, and good and evil themselves are deeply implicated. Using the evidence not just from Greek medical theory and practicebut also from epic, lyric, tra…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780199275878 |
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| ISBN-10: | 0199275874 |
| Author: | G.E.R. Lloyd |
| Publisher: | Oxford University Press |
| Imprint: | Oxford University Press |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 272 |
| Release Date: | 5 August 2004 |
| Weight: | 356g |
| Dimensions: | 215mm x 139mm x 16mm |
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Critics Review
Review from previous edition an ideal text for students. Readers unfamiliar with this historical period are also made welcome; Lloyd assumes no knowledge of the classical world, and his argument develops very clearly.'Social History of MedicineThose already familiar with Lloyd’s discussions of ancient science, philosophy and medicine will be interested to read through his eyes Greek epic poetry, tragedy, and history.‘Social History of Medicine
About The Author
G.E.R. Lloyd
G. E. R. Lloyd is Emeritus Professor of Ancient Philosophy and Science at the University of Cambridge
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