The Nature of the Whole: Holism in Ancient Greek and Indian Medicine
Pitman, Vicki
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Book ID : 27861
ISBN-10 : 81-208-2734-1 / 8120827341
ISBN-13 : 978-81-208-2734-9 / 9788120827349
Place
of Publication :
Delhi
Year
of Publication :
2006
Edition :
Language : English
xxiv, 235p., 23 cm. (Indian Medical Tradition Series, Volume 7)
CONTENTS
DESCRIPTION
It is frequently assumed that the holistic approach is inherent only in non-western medical systems. In this book Vicki Pitman traces holism in the Hippocratic foundations of western medicine. Holism is a concept that has regained currency in contemporary thought, prompted in large part by the resurgence of complementary medicine. By comparing the ancient Greek model and practice with that of Ayurvedic medicine in India, she shows the practical relevance of ancient thought and methods to modern integrated medicine.
