Doctor's oath, the: an essay in the history of medicine
Auteur :
Jones, W. H. S.
Éditeur :
Cambridge University Press
ISBN :
9781107627307
Date de publication :
19 déc. 2013
Dimensions :
24,4 x 17,0 x 0,4 cm
Poids :
130 g
Format :
Trade paperback (US)
Langue :
Anglais
Pays d'origine :
Grande Bretagne
Originally published in 1924, this book presents the history of the Hippocratic oath from its earliest formulations through its interpretation and representation by later religious and medical traditions. Jones traces the changing terminology found in various manuscripts from the Greek, Roman and Arabic traditions and gives an assessment in a concluding essay.