The Science of Man in Ancient Greece
| Author | : Maria Michela Sassi |
| Publisher | : University of Chicago Press |
| Total Pages | : 288 |
| Release | : 2001-02 |
| ISBN-10 | : 0226735303 |
| ISBN-13 | : 9780226735306 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (306 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis The Science of Man in Ancient Greece by : Maria Michela Sassi
Download or read book The Science of Man in Ancient Greece written by Maria Michela Sassi and published by University of Chicago Press. This book was released on 2001-02 with total page 288 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Thus, because women were assumed to have pale skin from staying indoors too much, Greek biology and medicine sought to explain this feature as an indication of the "cold" nature of women, as opposed to the "hot" constitution of men.".