Abortion in the Ancient World
| Author | : K. A. Kapparis |
| Publisher | : Bristol Classical Press |
| Total Pages | : 280 |
| Release | : 2002-06-27 |
| ISBN-10 | : UVA:X004663066 |
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| Rating | : 4/5 ( Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Abortion in the Ancient World by : K. A. Kapparis
Download or read book Abortion in the Ancient World written by K. A. Kapparis and published by Bristol Classical Press. This book was released on 2002-06-27 with total page 280 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this important new study, Kapparis extrapolates the views of ancient physicians on abortion from a detailed investigation of the medical facts, medical and philosophical theories concerning the human status of the unborn in antiquity, the Hippocratic Oath, and other documents on Greek medical ethics.