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Exploring the intersection of technology and medicine, Colin Webster examines how ancient Greek and Roman concepts of the body evolved. He argues that the body was viewed as an "organism," with its parts functioning as tools essential for survival. By analyzing the impact of technological advancements, such as water delivery and pneumatic tools, Webster reveals how these innovations reshaped theories of anatomy and physiology. This work offers a comprehensive look at how technological developments influenced ancient medical thought, making it essential for those interested in ancient culture and science.
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Tools and the Organism, Colin Webster
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- Title
- Tools and the Organism
- Subtitle
- Technology and the Body in Ancient Greek and Roman Medicine
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Colin Webster
- Publisher
- The University of Chicago Press
- Publisher
- 2023
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 320
- ISBN13
- 9780226828770
- Category
- Health / Medicine
- Description
- Exploring the intersection of technology and medicine, Colin Webster examines how ancient Greek and Roman concepts of the body evolved. He argues that the body was viewed as an "organism," with its parts functioning as tools essential for survival. By analyzing the impact of technological advancements, such as water delivery and pneumatic tools, Webster reveals how these innovations reshaped theories of anatomy and physiology. This work offers a comprehensive look at how technological developments influenced ancient medical thought, making it essential for those interested in ancient culture and science.