Henry E. Sigerist

Originally published in 1943, Civilization and Disease was based on a series of lectures that the medical historian Henry E. Sigerist delivered at Cornell University in 1940. Now back in print, the book is a wide-ranging account of the importance of social factors on health and illness and the impact that disease has had on societies throughout human history. Despite considerable advances in both medicine and historiography, Civilization and Disease remains a landmark work in the history of medicine and a fascinating look at, first, civilization as a factor in the genesis and spread of disease, and second, the effects of disease on such aspects of civilization as economics, social life, law, philosophy, religion, science, and the arts. In a new foreword written for this edition, Elizabeth Fee outlines Sigerist's life, works, and legacy as a historian, a teacher, and an advocate for universal health care, hailing Civilization and Disease as "an excellent introduction to Sigerist's work."

This book is a volume in the Penn Press Anniversary Collection. To mark its 125th anniversary in 2015, the University of Pennsylvania Press rereleased more than 1,100 titles from Penn Press's distinguished backlist from 1899-1999 that had fallen out of print. Spanning an entire century, the Anniversary Collection offers peer-reviewed scholarship in a wide range of subject areas.

""Jewish Luminaries in Medical History"" is a book written by Harry Friedenwald that explores the contributions of Jewish physicians and scientists to the field of medicine throughout history. The book covers a wide range of topics, including the development of medical knowledge in ancient Israel, the contributions of Jewish physicians during the Islamic Golden Age, and the role of Jewish doctors in the development of modern medicine. The book also highlights the achievements of individual Jewish medical luminaries, such as Moses Maimonides, Albert Einstein, and Jonas Salk. Through a combination of historical research and personal anecdotes, Friedenwald provides an engaging and informative account of the impact of Jewish physicians on the field of medicine. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of medicine or the role of Jewish culture in shaping the world we live in today. This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

A Translation of Galen's Hygiene: De Sanitate Tuenda is a book that presents an English translation of Galen's work on hygiene. Galen was a prominent physician and philosopher in ancient Greece, and his work on hygiene is considered one of the foundational texts in the field of public health. In this book, readers will find a comprehensive translation of Galen's De Sanitate Tuenda, which covers topics such as diet, exercise, sleep, and environmental factors that can impact health. The translation is accompanied by detailed commentary and analysis, which helps readers to understand the historical context and significance of Galen's work. This book is an essential resource for anyone interested in the history of medicine, public health, or ancient philosophy. This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.