This collection offers readers a guide to analyzing historical texts and objects using a diverse selection of sources in early modern medicine. It provides an array of interpretive strategies while also highlighting new trends in the field. Each chapter serves as a study of a different type of source, including the benefits and limitations of that source and what it can reveal about the history of medicine. Contributors provide practical strategies for locating and interpreting sources, putting texts and objects into conversation, and explaining potential contradictions. A wide variety of sources, including account books, legal records, and personal letters, provide new opportunities for understanding early modern medicine and developing skills in historical analysis. Together, the chapters highlight emerging methodologies and debates, while covering a range of themes in the field, from reproductive health to hospital care to household medicine. With wide geographical breadth, this book is a valuable resource for students and researchers looking to understand how to better engage with primary sources, as well as readers interested in early modern history and the history of medicine.

Looking for a high-quality, original digital edition of Early Modern Medicine ? This official electronic version is published by Routledge and offers a seamless reading experience, perfect for professionals, students, and enthusiasts in Game.
Unlike EPUB files, this is the authentic digital edition with complete formatting, images, and original content as intended by the author .
Enjoy the convenience of digital reading without compromising on quality. Order Early Modern Medicine today and get instant access to this essential book!