Mesopotamian medicine and magic : studies in honor of Markham J. Geller /
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Mesopotamian Medicine and Magic. Studies in Honour of Markham J. Geller is a thematically focused collection of 34 brand-new essays bringing to light a representative selection of the rich and varied scientific and technical knowledge produced chiefly by the cuneiform cultures. The contributions concentrate mainly on Mesopotamian scholarly descriptions and practices of diagnosing and healing diverse physical ailments and mental distress. The festschrift contains both critical editions of new texts as well as analytical studies dealing with various issues of Mesopotamian medical and magical lore. Currently, this is the largest edited volume devoted to this topic, significantly contributing to the History of Ancient Sciences.
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1 online resource. :
Includes bibliographical references and index. :
9789004368088
First Civilizations : ancient Mesopotamia and ancient Egypt /
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First Civilizations is the second edition of a popular student text first published in 1996 in Montreal by Les Editions Champ Fleury. This much updated and expanded edition provides an introductory overview of the civilizations of ancient Mesopotamia and ancient Egypt. Itwas conceived primarily for students who have little or noknowledge of ancient history or archaeology. The book begins with the role of history and archaeology inunderstanding the past, and continues with the origins of and the formation of the Sumerian city-states in Mesopotamia. Three subsequent chapters conce /
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Previous ed.: Montreal : Les Editions Champ Fleury, 1996. :
xviii, 269 p. : ill., maps ; 20 x 25 cm. :
Includes bibliographical references (p. [250]-261) and index. :
9781845537203
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