Beschreibung:
This book brings to life the very human experiences, frustrations and aspirations of a well respected 16th centutry physician who struggled to win respect from fellow practitioners and loyalty from patients.
Part I - Wang Ji, medical culture and contemporary societyPart II - The Stone Mountain medical case historiesPart III - Wang Ji's medical practice: a textual analysis of the Stone Mountain medical case historiesPart IV - gender, culture and medicine: a gender analysis of the Stone Mountain medical case histories