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Routledge Paracelsus's Theory of Embodiment - Academic Book

Name: Routledge Paracelsus's Theory of Embodiment - Academic Book
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Explore the historical evolution of medical thought with Paracelsus's Theory of Embodiment: Conception and Gestation in Early Modern Europe. Published by Routledge as part of 'The Body, Gender and Culture' series, this scholarly work examines the legacy of Paracelsus, a figure often recognized as the father of modern chemistry and known for his legendary treatment of syphilis. This book examines how Paracelsus changed early modern views on human biology. It argues that his work helped develop an understanding of the body as being composed of two distinct sexes. This perspective offered a major shift in how the female body was viewed, moving away from older ideas that saw it merely as an inversion or a flawed version of the male body. Ideal for students and historians of medicine, this text provides deep insight into the intersection of gender, culture, and early modern scientific development. It offers a detailed look at how one individual's theories helped reshape the medical understanding of conception and gestation during a transformative period in European history.

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Examines the historical impact of Paracelsus, the father of modern chemistry, on early modern medical theory.

Analyzes the shift in conceptions regarding the female body and its relationship to the male body.

Part of the academic 'The Body, Gender and Culture' series published by Routledge.

Provides a detailed study of how Paracelsus viewed the body as composed of two distinct sexes.

Explores historical perspectives on conception and gestation within early modern Europe.

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Brand: Routledge
Format: hardcover
ASIN: 1851969950
Category: Books > Subjects > Biography > Historical > Countries & Regions > Germany
Domain: Amazon UK
Release Date: 01 April 2010
Listed Since: 30 June 2008

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