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Hippocrates Now: The ‘Father of Medicine’ in the Internet Age (Bloomsbury Studies in Classical Reception)

SKU: 9781350005891

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Explore Hippocrates’s surprising relevance in our digital world. Professor Helen King’s groundbreaking study deconstructs enduring myths surrounding the ‘Father of Medicine,’ revealing how ancient Greek medical ideals are reshaped in the internet age. Delve into how online culture, from memes to viral quotes, influences our perception of historical figures and medicine. Essential for students of classical reception, medical history, and humanities in India, this book offers a compelling look at modern engagements with antiquity. Understand Hippocrates anew and the power of the internet to forge new historical narratives.

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