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The Story Of Anatomy Down To The Renaissance

The Story Of Anatomy Down To The Renaissance

Walsh, James J.

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ISBN10: 1162871296
ISBN13: 9781162871295
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 36
Weight: 0.18
Height: 0.07 Width: 7.50 Depth: 9.25
Language: English
The book titled The Story of Anatomy Down to the Renaissance by James J. Walsh is a comprehensive account of the history of anatomy from ancient times to the Renaissance period. The author traces the evolution of anatomical knowledge and the development of anatomical studies from the earliest times to the 16th century.The book begins with a discussion of the ancient Egyptian and Greek anatomical knowledge and the contributions of famous anatomists such as Galen and Vesalius. It also explores the role of the Catholic Church in the development of anatomical studies during the Middle Ages.The author delves into the controversies surrounding the dissection of human bodies and the use of animal dissection as a means of understanding human anatomy. He also explores the impact of the printing press on the dissemination of anatomical knowledge and the role of artists in the development of anatomical illustrations.Overall, The Story of Anatomy Down to the Renaissance provides a fascinating insight into the history of anatomical studies and the people who contributed to its development. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of medicine and the evolution of anatomical knowledge.THIS 34 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Popes and Science the History of the Papal Relations to Science During the Middle Ages and Down to Our Own Time, by James J. Walsh. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 0766136469.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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