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In the Grip of Disease: Studies in the Greek Imagination Lloyd, G. E. R. (, Emeritus Professor of Ancient Philosophy and Science at the University of Cambridge)
In the Grip of Disease: Studies in the Greek Imagination
Lloyd, G. E. R. (, Emeritus Professor of Ancient Philosophy and Science at the University of Cambridge)
Using texts from ancient medicine, epic, lyric, tragedy, historiography, philosophy, and religion, this book explores the influence of Greek ideas on health and disease on Greek thought. Fundamental issues such as causation and responsibility, purification and pollution, mind-body relations and gender differences are deeply implicated.
272 pages, black & white illustrations
| Media | Books Paperback Book (Book with soft cover and glued back) |
| Released | August 5, 2004 |
| ISBN13 | 9780199275878 |
| Publishers | Oxford University Press |
| Pages | 272 |
| Dimensions | 153 × 222 × 18 mm · 404 g |
| Language | English |