Principles of Anatomy According to the Opinion of Galen by Johann Guinter and Andreas Vesalius

ISBN-13: 9780367884017 / Angielski / Miękka / 2019 / 190 str.

Vivian Nutton

Opis

Principles of Anatomy according to the Opinion of Galen is a translation of Johann Guinter’s textbook as revised and annotated by Guinter’s student, Andreas Vesalius. This new translation shows the significant rewrites and additional information added to the original based on his own dissections. 250 newly discovered annotations by Vesa

Spis treści

Part I: Introduction
Preface

Andreas Vesalius, from Brussels to Padua

Anatomy before Vesalius

Johann Guinter and the Institutiones anatomicae

Vesalius’ Revision of the Institutiones, 1538

Vesalius’ Annotations

Towards the De humani corporis fabrica

The Dog that did not bark

Part II: Translation: The Principles of Anatomy according to the Opinion of Galen

Vesalius’ Preface

Guinter’s Preface

Book I

Book II

Book III

Book IV

Appendix: Vesalius’ Annotations transcribed

Bibliography

Index to the 1538 edition

Index to the Introduction and Notes

O autorze

Vivian Nutton is Professor of the History of Medicine, A.M. Sechenov First Moscow Medical University, and Emeritus Professor of the History of Medicine, University College London. Among his recent books are a translation of Galen, On Distress (2013) and Ancient Medicine, 2ed (2013).