More Latin for the Illiterati: A Guide to Medical, Legal and Religious Latin

by Jon R. Stone

Book Overview

Scientia est potentia (knowledge is power) More Latin for the Illiterati demystifies the terminology of modern courtrooms and hospitals, untangles some of the most complex and unforgiving examples of Latin abbreviation, and allows readers to explore the classical roots of law, medicine and the ministry. This new collection contains nearly 5000 entries devoted to law, medicine and religion, and includes phrases like: jus sibi dicere-- to take the...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0415922119
• ISBN13: 9780415922111
• Release Date: July 1999
• Publisher: Routledge
• Length: 224 Pages
• Weight: 0.89 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"