Paracelsus's Theory of Embodiment

Conception and Gestation in Early Modern Europe

AvAmy Eisen Cislo

Inbunden, Engelska, 2010

Del i serien "The Body, Gender and Culture"

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Beskrivning

Paracelsus has been called the father of modern chemistry and is legendary for his treatment of syphilis. This work argues that Paracelsus developed an understanding of the body as composed of two distinct sexes, revolutionizing early modern conceptions of the female body as an inversion of or flawed approximation of the male body.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum:2010-04-01
Mått:156 x 234 x 14 mm
Vikt:385 g
Format:Inbunden
Språk:Engelska
Serie:"The Body, Gender and Culture"
Antal sidor:192
Förlag:Taylor & Francis Ltd
ISBN:9781851969951

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Historia inom Historia och arkeologi

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'contains stimulating interpretations and has the merit of highlighting a number of original aspects in Paracelsus's theory of conception.' Sixteenth Century Journal

Innehållsförteckning

Introduction; Chapter 1 Rethinking Sex in Early Modern Germany: Negotiating Medical Authority; Chapter 2 Predestined Conception: Seeds of Procreation and the Workings of the Womb; Chapter 3 What About Mary? Contemplating Divine and Human Birth; Chapter 4 Adam, Eve and the Human Body: Paracelsus's Nature Dilemma; Chapter 5 Paracelsus's Theory of Embodiment in the Popular Press; conclusion Conclusion;