History of Ideas About the Prolongation of Life e-bog
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Dr. Grumanis book examines the quest for longevity and immortality up to the year 1800. He presents multicultural perspectives and attitudes as depicted in Islamic and Chinese societies as well as in Western Civilization. This scholarly work contributes to our understanding of the origins of medicine, personal hygiene and public health as well as the underlying psychological and social determin...
E-bog
692,63 DKK
Forlag
Springer Publishing Company
Udgivet
26 februar 2003
Længde
232 sider
Genrer
JFCX
Sprog
English
Format
epub
Beskyttelse
LCP
ISBN
9780826118745
Dr. Grumanis book examines the quest for longevity and immortality up to the year 1800. He presents multicultural perspectives and attitudes as depicted in Islamic and Chinese societies as well as in Western Civilization. This scholarly work contributes to our understanding of the origins of medicine, personal hygiene and public health as well as the underlying psychological and social determinants of longevity and humanityis longing for its attainment.