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Knowledge and Practice in English Medicine, 1550–1680

Andrew Wear

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Description:This is a major synthesis of the knowledge and practice of early modern English medicine, as expressed in vernacular texts set in their social and cultural contexts. The book vividly maps out some central areas: remedies (and how they were made credible), notions of disease, advice on preventive medicine and on healthy living, and how and why surgeons worked on the body. In particular, two of the most high-profile diseases of the age--the pox and the plague--are discussed in detail, and their treatment analyzed.We have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with Knowledge and Practice in English Medicine, 1550–1680. To get started finding Knowledge and Practice in English Medicine, 1550–1680, you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed.
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Description: This is a major synthesis of the knowledge and practice of early modern English medicine, as expressed in vernacular texts set in their social and cultural contexts. The book vividly maps out some central areas: remedies (and how they were made credible), notions of disease, advice on preventive medicine and on healthy living, and how and why surgeons worked on the body. In particular, two of the most high-profile diseases of the age--the pox and the plague--are discussed in detail, and their treatment analyzed.We have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with Knowledge and Practice in English Medicine, 1550–1680. To get started finding Knowledge and Practice in English Medicine, 1550–1680, you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed.
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