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100 1 _aSozinskey, Thomas S.,
_d1852?-1889
245 1 0 _aMedical symbolism in connection with historical studies in the arts of healing and hygiene
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2022
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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490 1 _aPhysicians' and students' ready reference series, no. 9
500 _aRelease date is 2022-11-28
508 _aEmmanuel Ackerman, Evander Cobban and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
520 _a"Medical Symbolism in Connection with Historical Studies in the Arts of Healing and Hygiene" by Thomas S. Sozinskey is a scholarly work written in the late 19th century. This publication explores the ancient symbolism associated with medicine, delving into the historical connections between medical practices, mythology, and the various representations of healing deities, especially focusing on Æsculapius. The book appears to be aimed at educated physicians and those with an interest in the historical foundations of medical practice and symbolism. The opening portion of the work establishes the author's perspective that the medical profession is often seen as stagnant, despite its rich historical roots and symbolism. Sozinskey emphasizes the importance of understanding the medical literature of the past, which he believes has been largely neglected. He introduces the subject matter by discussing various chapters that will cover ancient medical mythology, archaeological findings, and the significance of symbols in the context of healing arts. The preface also hints at the author's intention to enliven interest among modern practitioners in the ancient understanding of the healing arts, suggesting that insights gained from historical symbolism could inform contemporary medical practice. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _pOriginally published:
_cUnited States: F. A. Davis, 1891
653 _aSymbolism in medicine
700 1 _aPower, Edward S.
830 0 _aPhysicians' and students' ready reference series, no. 9
856 4 _uhttps://archive.org/details/39002086310605.med.yale.edu/mode/2up
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/69442
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