Galen, Ian Johnston , G. H. R. Horsley
Method of Medicine: v. I, Bk. 1-4 (Loeb Classical Library)
- ISBN 13:
- 9780674996526
- author:
- Galen, Ian Johnston , G. H. R. Horsley
- format:
- HardBack
- publisher:
- Loeb
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2011
- Pages:
- 580
- Dimensions:
- 16.5 x 11.2 x 3.6 cm
- Genre:
- History, Ancient History & Civilisation, Greece
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 20 working days
Description
Galen's comprehensive account of treating injury and disease is presented in this systematic and influential work. Written by one of antiquity's most prolific medical writers and practitioners, it synthesizes Greek medicine into a cohesive theory and practice. This three-volume set offers detailed case studies, theoretical discussions, social commentary, and personal reflections, providing insight into the author's approach to medicine. As a foundational text in the history of medicine, this work remains significant for its enduring principles and contributions to the field. Galen's writings on human life and society add depth to the medical theories presented, making this a valuable resource for scholars and historians alike. Published by Harvard University Press, this edition brings Galen's Method of Medicine to readers in English for the first time.