Diagnoses in Assyrian and Babylonian Medicine: Ancient Sources, Translations, and Modern Medical Analyses
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Book Synopsis: To date, the pathbreaking medical contributions of the early Mesopotamians have been only vaguely understood. Due to the combined problems of an extinct language, gaps in the archeological record, the complexities of pharmacy and medicine, and the dispersion of ancient tablets throughout the museums of the world, it has been nearly impossible to get a clear and comprehensive view of what medicine was really like in ancient Mesopotamia. The collaboration of medical expert Burton R. Andersen and cuneiformist JoAnn Scurlock makes it finally possible to survey this collected corpus and discern magic from experimental medicine in Ashur, Babylon, and Nineveh. Diagnoses in Assyrian and Babylonian Medicine is the first systematic study of all the available texts, which together reveal a level of medical knowledge not matched again until the nineteenth century A.D. Over the course of a millennium, these nations were able to develop tests, prepare drugs, and encourage public sanitation. Their careful observation and recording of data resulted in a description of symptoms so precise as to enable modern identification of numerous diseases and afflictions.
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Discover the ancient secrets of medicine with Diagnoses in Assyrian and Babylonian Medicine: Ancient Sources, Translations, and Modern Medical Analyses! Unveiling the groundbreaking medical contributions of the early Mesopotamians, this book sheds light on a previously vague understanding of ancient medicine. With an extinct language, gaps in the archaeological record, and dispersed ancient tablets, exploring medicine in ancient Mesopotamia has been nearly impossible. However, medical expert Burton R. Andersen and cuneiformist JoAnn Scurlock have collaborated to bring you a clear and comprehensive view.
Unleash the power of knowledge as you delve into the collected corpus of texts that reveal the level of medical knowledge achieved in Ashur, Babylon, and Nineveh. Don't be left in the past! Diagnoses in Assyrian and Babylonian Medicine is the first systematic study of these texts, unveiling the magic and advancements of ancient medicine. From developing tests and preparing drugs to encouraging public sanitation, these ancient nations were pioneers in healthcare, matching medical knowledge not seen again until the nineteenth century A.D.
Experience the precision of their observations and data recording, enabling modern identification of numerous diseases and afflictions. Let Diagnoses in Assyrian and Babylonian Medicine transport you to a time of great medical advancement and empower you with the wisdom of the past. Don't miss out on this extraordinary opportunity to uncover the true history of medicine!
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