Roman Medicine. (Aspects of Greek and Roman life)

Describes in non-technical terms the development of theory and practice in the medicine of classical Rome, against the background of the social and religious traditions of antiquity The Beginnings Of Roman Medicine -- The Background Of Hellenistic Medicine -- Hellenistic Medicine In The Roman World -- Cato And The Medical Encyclopedists -- Medical Practice And The Roman Army -- The Roman Technical And Hygienic Achievement -- The Public Estimate Of Roman Medicine -- The Doctor And His Place In Roman Society -- Roman Medical Education -- The Effectiveness Of Roman Medicine In Roman Society -- Appendix I: Biographical Sketches -- Appendix Ii: Sources And Problems -- Appendix Iii: On Human Dissection In Roman Medicine -- Appendix Iv: Some Notes On Roman Veterinary Medicine. Bibliography: P. [227]-230.