Companion Encyclopedia of the History of Medicine

Abstract

The Companion Encyclopedia of the History of Medicine is the first ever comprehensive reference work to offer original and scholarly perspectives on the complementary approaches to the discipline, as well as a throrough and up- to-date survey of the history of medicine. The essays combine detailed and informative factual surveys with up-to-date interpretations and historiographical discussions. The quality and readability of the articles make the book an essential teaching and research tool as well as an invaluable handbook for students of medical history. Special Features Comprehensive: 72 substantial and original essays from internationally respected scholars Unique: no other publication provides so much information in two volumes Broad-ranging: includes coverage of non-Western as well as Western medicine Up-to-date: incorporates the very latest in historical research and interpretation User-friendly: clearly laid out and readable, with a full index of Topics and People Indispensable: essential information for study and research, including bibliographic notes and cross-referencing between articles.

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