ISLAMIC MEDICINE

Originally published in 1986, this volume deals with the historical, philosophical and psychological concepts found in Islamic medical practices, and covers Islamic ideas on physiological, pathological, curative and preventative medicine. This was the first systematic study of Islamic medicine to be...

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Main Author: Khan, Muhammad Salim 1951- (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: London Routledge & Kegan Paul 1986
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Summary:Originally published in 1986, this volume deals with the historical, philosophical and psychological concepts found in Islamic medical practices, and covers Islamic ideas on physiological, pathological, curative and preventative medicine. This was the first systematic study of Islamic medicine to be published in the English language and continues to have much relevance at a time when interest both in Islamic thought and in alternatives to conventional medicine is strong.
Physical Description:xii, 108 pages illustrations 21cm
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index
ISBN:0710203292