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    • Publisher:
      Cambridge University Press
      Publication date:
      05 April 2012
      31 October 2010
      ISBN:
      9780511710766
      9781108015882
      DOI:
      https://doi.org/10.1017/CBO9780511710766
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      Weight & Pages:
      Dimensions:
      (216 x 140 mm)
      Weight & Pages:
      0.81kg, 642 Pages
      • Series:
      Cambridge Library Collection - History of Medicine
      Subjects:
      Middle East Studies, Area Studies, History, Middle East History, History of Medicine
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    Series:
    Cambridge Library Collection - History of Medicine
    Subjects:
    Middle East Studies, Area Studies, History, Middle East History, History of Medicine
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    Published in 1951, this book presents a continuous history of the art and practice of medicine in Persia (Iran), from the earliest times to the twentieth century. Elgood's prefatory chapter defines the scope of the History, and informs the reader of his extensive resources - due to his knowledge of Persian and Arabic, he was able to study original manuscripts of medical historians in the Middle East. He also draws upon his own experiences, having lived and practised in Iran for many years. Packed with medical curiosities and little-known facts, the book describes the impact of Western medicine on Persia from the seventeenth century, and includes discussion of the status and lifestyle of women, and the high status and great influence of Persian doctors. Placing the story of medicine against the background of general Persian history, Elgood demonstrates the important part played by Persia in the world's history of medicine.

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