Hippocrates On Airs, Waters, And Places (1881) (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781166021634)

Hippocrates On Airs, Waters, And Places is a book written by the ancient Greek physician Hippocrates. The book was first published in 1881 and contains a collection of Hippocrates' writings on the relationship between the environment and human health. The book is divided into three parts, each of which focuses on a different aspect of the environment: air, water, and places. In the first part, Hippocrates discusses the quality of air and its effects on the human body. He identifies various types of air and their associated health benefits and risks. In the second part, he explores the properties of water and how it can be used to promote health and prevent disease. Finally, in the third part, Hippocrates examines the impact of different types of environments on human health, including urban and rural settings. The book is considered an important work in the history of medicine and provides valuable insights into the ancient Greek understanding of the relationship between the environment and human health.The Received Greek Text Of Littre, With Latin, French, And English Translations By Eminent Scholars.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.

Author: Hippocrates
ISBN-10: 1166021637
ISBN-13: 9781166021634
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 116
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.47lbs
Size: 9.25h x 7.50w x 0.24d