A Short History of Aryan Medical Science (Classic Reprint) - Couverture souple

Jee, Bhagvat Sinh

 
9781334646546: A Short History of Aryan Medical Science (Classic Reprint)

Synopsis

A compact, scholarship‑rich history of Aryan medical science that links ancient insight to modern ideas.

The book presents a broad survey of the medical traditions of the Hindoo world, tracing how Aryan learning shaped early science. It combines history, philosophy, and practical medicine to show how ancient thinkers approached creation, hygiene, and healing. Through chapter outlines and dramatic glimpses of surgery, materia medica, and medical literature, the work invites readers to compare old and new approaches with fairness and curiosity.



Ideal for readers interested in the foundations of medicine, this edition highlights major themes—from astronomy and mathematics to anatomy and pharmacology—within the Indian tradition. It sketches the enduring value of early ideas and the long arc from ancient practice to later developments in medical science.




  • Grants a clear overview of early Hindoo civilisation and its medical reach.

  • Outlines key writers, theories, and structures in Indian medicine.

  • Maps the evolution of surgical practice and medical materials from antiquity onward.

  • Frames the history of hygiene, pharmacopoeia, and medical ethics for modern reflection.



Ideal for readers of history, science, and philosophy who want a concise, accessible portrait of a pivotal medical tradition.

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