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Women's Bodies in Classical Greek Science by Lesley Dean-Jones (1996, Uk-Trade Paper)

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PublisherOxford University Press, Incorporated

ISBN-100198150466

ISBN-139780198150466

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Number of Pages306 Pages

Publication NameWomen's Bodies in Classical Greek Science

LanguageEnglish

SubjectAncient / Greece, Life Sciences / Human Anatomy & Physiology, General, Women's Studies

Publication Year1996

FeaturesReprint

TypeTextbook

AuthorLesley Dean-Jones

Subject AreaSocial Science, Science, History

FormatUk-Trade Paper

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Item Height0.7 in

Item Weight14.8 Oz

Item Length8.5 in

Item Width5.4 in

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Intended AudienceCollege Audience

Dewey Edition21

Reviews"This is an informative work which makes a significant contribution not only to the history of Greek medicine, but also to our understanding of the place and role of women in Greek society...an enlightening study which will be of interest both to students of medical history and of social anthropology in its ancient Greek context."--The Greek Gazette "Fascinating and closely-argued study....The introduction sets out a concise and valuable guide for non-specialists."--The Classical Review, 'This is an informative work which makes a significant contribution not only to the history of Greek medicine, but also to our understanding of the place and role of women in Greek society...an enlightening study which will be of interest both to students of medical history and of social anthropology in its ancient Greek context.'The Greek Gazette'comprehensive to the point of surfeit, this monograph is a model of its kind'Greece and Rome'Lively and informative book ... She provides a clear and detailed study of Hippocratic and Aristotelian theories about female physiology and anatomy, pathology, and reproductive role. This book offers both detailed exposition of medical theory and assessment of its social context, and is a most welcome contribution to medical history.'Gillian Clark, University of Liverpool, Social History of Medicine, Vol. 8, No. 1, 1995'Fascinating and closely-argued study ... The introduction sets out a concise and valuable guide for non-specialists.'The Classical Review'Most impressive book ... scholarly and detailed investigation and comparison of the theories of the Hippocratics and of Aristotle.'Times Literary Supplement'Will be a useful introduction to those interested in gender and ancient medicine from the advanced undergraduate level on up.'Religious Studies Review, 'Most impressive book ... scholarly and detailed investigation and comparison of the theories of the Hippocratics and of Aristotle.'Times Literary Supplement, 'Lively and informative book ... She provides a clear and detailed study of Hippocratic and Aristotelian theories about female physiology and anatomy, pathology, and reproductive role. This book offers both detailed exposition of medical theory and assessment of its social context, and is amost welcome contribution to medical history.'Gillian Clark, University of Liverpool, Social History of Medicine, Vol. 8, No. 1, 1995, 'Will be a useful introduction to those interested in gender and ancient medicine from the advanced undergraduate level on up.'Religious Studies Review, 'Fascinating and closely-argued study ... The introduction sets out a concise and valuable guide for non-specialists.'The Classical Review, "This is an informative work which makes a significant contribution not only to the history of Greek medicine, but also to our understanding of the place and role of women in Greek society...an enlightening study which will be of interest both to students of medical history and of social anthropology in its ancient Greek context."--The Greek Gazette"Fascinating and closely-argued study....The introduction sets out a concise and valuable guide for non-specialists."--The Classical Review, 'This is an informative work which makes a significant contribution not only to the history of Greek medicine, but also to our understanding of the place and role of women in Greek society...an enlightening study which will be of interest both to students of medical history and of socialanthropology in its ancient Greek context.'The Greek Gazette, "This is an informative work which makes a significant contribution not only to the history of Greek medicine, but also to our understanding of the place and role of women in Greek society...an enlightening study which will be of interest both to students of medical history and of social anthropology in its ancient Greek context."-- The Greek Gazette "Fascinating and closely-argued study....The introduction sets out a concise and valuable guide for non-specialists."-- The Classical Review

IllustratedYes

Dewey Decimal618/.0938

Table Of ContentIntroduction; Female anatomy and physiology; Female pathology; The female's role in reproduction; Conclusion; Bibliography; Index.

Edition DescriptionReprint

SynopsisIn this book, Dean-Jones gives a close analysis of theories concerning women's bodies in such authors as the Hippocratics and Aristotle. She demonstrates the centrality of menstruation in classical theories of female physiology, pathology, and reproduction, and suggests that this had both negative and positive repercussions in attitudes towards women's bodies in that society. Many of the primary sources dealt with are not yet accessible in English, therefore, her book is important in assembling and presenting both original texts as well as her research on the texts., Professor Dean-Jones here gives a close analysis of scientific theories concerning women's bodies in such authors as the Hippocratics and Aristotle. She demonstrates the centrality of menstruation in classical theories of female physiology, pathology, and reproduction, and suggests that this had both negative and positive repercussions in attitudes towards women's bodies in that society.Many of the primary sources dealt with are not yet accessible in English, and to date research done on this material has appeared only in discrete articles, in several languages, and scattered in various publications. In addition to presenting many original theories, therefore, the book is important in assembling and presenting both original texts and the results of scholarly research on these texts in a way that is fully accessible to the non-specialist., In this book Professor Dean-Jones gives a close analysis of theories concerning women's bodies in such authors as the Hippocratics and Aristotle. She demonstrates the centrality of menstruation in classical theories of female physiology, pathology, and reproduction, and suggests that this had both negative and positive repercussions in attitudes towards women's bodies in that society. In particular, she argues that many of the medical principles governing clinical practice on male patients derived from the observation that healthy women menstruate and women who are seriously ill tend not to.Many of the primary sources dealt with are not yet accessible in English, and to date research done on this material has appeared only in discrete articles, in several languages, and scattered in various publications. In addition to presenting many original theories, therefore, the book is important in assembling and presenting both original texts and the results of scholarly research on these texts in a way that is fully accessible to the non-specialist., In this book Professor Dean-Jones gives a close analysis of theories concerning women's bodies in such authors as the Hippocratics and Aristotle. She demonstrates the centrality of menstruation in classical theories of female physiology, pathology, and reproduction, and suggests that this had both negative and positive repercussions in attitudes towards women's bodies in that society. In particular, she argues that many of the medical principles governing clinical practice on male patients derived from the observation that healthy women menstruate and women who are seriously ill tend not to. Many of the primary sources dealt with are not yet accessible in English, and to date research done on this material has appeared only in discrete articles, in several languages, and scattered in various publications. In addition to presenting many original theories, therefore, the book is important in assembling and presenting both original texts and the results of scholarly research on these texts in a way that is fully accessible to the non-specialist.