The Oxford Handbook of Science and Medicine in the Classical World

Book Overview

With a focus on science in the ancient societies of Greece and Rome, including glimpses into Egypt, Mesopotamia, India and China, The Oxford Handbook of Science and Medicine in the Classical World offers an in depth synthesis of science and medicine circa 650 BCE to 650 CE.

The Handbook comprises five sections, each with a specific focus on ancient science and medicine. The second section covers the early Greek era, up through Plato and the...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0197611966
• ISBN13: 9780197611968
• Release Date: January 2022
• Publisher: Oxford University Press
• Length: 1064 Pages
• Weight: 4.00 lbs.
• Dimensions: 2.4" x 6.8" x 9.8"