The History of Medicine: Prehistoric and Egyptian Medicine
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Written by Ian Dawson
64 pages |
About the Book
Presents the beginnings of medicine, from the everyday treatments of hunter-gatherers to the dietary insights and embalming techniques of the ancient Egyptians.
What did early humans know about the body? What was their understanding of disease and treatment? What, if anything, can we learn about prehistoric health from archaeology? How healthy were prehistoric people?
Using evidence from Orkney in the British Isles, the author shows how archaeology can help us to understand something about life expectancy, fitness and the causes of pain among prehistoric people. The book also reveals what Native Americans and Australian aboriginals can teach us about prehistoric medicine. Moreover, the medical ideas of ancient Egypt are explored and interrogated.
Well-illustrated and rich with detail, Prehistoric and Egyptian Medicine is informative as well as surprising!
Includes a glossary, timeline, further information section and index.
Awards and Reviews
“What do the Canterbury Tales, cholera, and Christianity all have in common? These are among the topics found in the excellent new series, The History of Medicine. These books support the National Science Education Standards on ‘The History and Nature of Science’ and help students understand that science is a human endeavor.” – NSTA Recommends
“I recommend the set for middle school libraries.” – Science Books & Films
