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OverviewIn the early modern centuries a body of popularized medical writings appeared, telling ordinary people how they could best take care of their own health. Often written be doctors, such books gave simple advice for home treatments, while commonly warning of the dangers of magic, quackery, old wive's tales and faith-healing. The Popularization of Medicine explores the rise of this form of people's medicine, from the early days of printing to the Victorian age, focusing on the different experiences of Britain, the Continent and North America. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Roy PorterPublisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd Imprint: Routledge Weight: 0.570kg ISBN: 9780415514873ISBN 10: 0415514878 Pages: 308 Publication Date: 11 November 2011 Audience: College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , Tertiary & Higher Education , Professional & Vocational Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print  This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsReviews` a thought-provoking entry a complex world.' - EHR Author InformationRoy Porter Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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