Healing, performance and ceremony in the writings of three early modern physicians: hippolytus guarinonius and the brothers felix and thomas platter
Auteur :
Katritzky, M.A.
Éditeur :
Taylor & Francis Ltd
ISBN :
9780754667070
Date de publication :
28 avr. 2012
Dimensions :
23,4 x 15,6 cm
Poids :
453 g
Langue :
Anglais
Pays d'origine :
Grande Bretagne
In early modern Europe medicine and theatre were often regarded as part of the same popular culture. This title uses the writings of three renowned physicians - the Swiss Platter brothers and their Austrian colleague Guarinonius - to explore the often neglected interfaces between healing and performance.