A history of women in medicine : cunning women, physicians, witches
Spearing, Sinead2019
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'Witch' is a powerful word with humble origins. Once used to describe an ancient British tribe known for its unique class of female physicians and priestesses, it grew into something grotesque, diabolical and dangerous. 'A History of Women in Medicine' reveals the untold story of forgotten female physicians, their lives, practices and subsequent demonisation as witches.
Main title:
A history of women in medicine : cunning women, physicians, witches / Sinéad Spearing.
Author:
Spearing, Sinead, author
Imprint:
Yorkshire : Pen & Sword History, 2019.
Collation:
xvi, 147 pages, 8 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations (black and white), map (black and white) ; 24 cm
Notes:
Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:
9781526714299 (hbk. :)
Dewey class:
610.82
Language:
English
BRN:
1871612