Discussion: The Western Medical Tradition: 800 BC to AD 1800

Author: Lawrence I. Conrad

Description: "The Western Medical Tradition: 800 BC to AD 1800" by Lawrence I. Conrad explores the development of Western medicine over two millennia, focusing on key figures, ideas, and practices that shaped the field. The book spans the Hippocratic and Galenic traditions, the rise of medieval medical knowledge, and the Renaissance's revival of scientific thought. Conrad discusses the contributions of major thinkers like Avicenna and Vesalius, the impact of the Church, and the evolution of medical education.

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