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Author:

Woods, Michael, 1946-

Title:

Ancient medical technology : from herbs to scalpels / [by] Michael Woods and Mary B. Woods.

Publisher:

Twenty-First Century,

Copyright Date:

2011

Description:

96 p. : ill. (mostly col.), col. map, ports. ; 24 cm.

Subject:

Medicine, Ancient--Juvenile literature.
Materia medica, Vegetable--History--Juvenile literature.
Medical innovations--History--Juvenile literature.
Medicine, Ancient.
Materia medica, Vegetable.
Medical innovations.

Other Authors:

Woods, Mary B. (Mary Boyle), 1946-

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (p. 90-93) and index.

Contents:

Medical basics -- Ancient Egypt -- Ancient India -- Ancient China -- The ancient Americas -- Ancient Greece -- Ancient Rome.

Summary:

Explores the medical tools and techniques of ancient times and discusses the influence on modern medical practices.

Series:

Technology in ancient cultures

ISBN:

0761365222
9780761365228

LCCN:

2010028445

Locations:

BRPD251 -- Adel Public Library (Adel)

BAPH771 -- Des Moines Public Library (Des Moines)

GKPC851 -- Huxley Public Library (Huxley)

GDPF771 -- Urbandale Public Library (Urbandale)