Description
Book SynopsisThis work lucidly describes the ways in which foods were thought to affect the body and were in turn affected by it, and contains revealing snippets of social comment. This book provides a full translation together with a detailed introduction, commentary and discussion of terminology.
Trade Review'… a fine translation of an intriguing treatise by Galen … Powell has produced a very helpful book for those interested in food hygiene.' The Times Literary Supplement
'… elegantly produced …' Medical History
'Useful and illuminating …' Journal of the History of Medicine
'There is much of interest in this text …' The Journal of Classics Teaching
'… rigourous but also highly engaging … an important resource for the study of ancient science and medicine, and also for our understanding of the uses and representations of food within ancient Greek culture.' Journal of Hellenic Studies
'Powell brings to his translation the insights of a modern physician and his commentary is notably enlightening with its medical interpretations'. Bulletin of the History of Medicine
Table of ContentsForeword John Wilkins; Preface; Acknowledgements; Introduction; Galen's medical and scientific terminology; Translation; Commentary; Appendix I. List of plants; Appendix II. List of fishes; Ancient sources; References; Index.
