Abortion in the Ancient World

Name: Abortion in the Ancient World
Brand: Bloomsbury 3PL
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By Konstantinos Kapparis

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This book examines the ethical dilemmas and arguments about abortion, very similar to our own, which exercised Greek and Roman doctors, philosophers, historians, theologians, dramatists, novelists and poets. In this important new study, Professor Kapparis extrapolates the views of ancient physicians on abortion from a detailed investigation of the medical facts, medical and philosophical theories concerning the human status of the unborn in antiquity, the Hippocratic Oath, and other important documents on Greek medical ethics. He explores the reasons why women in antiquity sought abortions, male concerns and attitudes towards abortion, and religious, social, cultural and demographic trends influencing the legal status of abortion in antiquity.

Product details

Edition:

1

Number of Pages:

274

Release Date:

2003-02-01

Publication Date:

2002-06-27

Publisher:

Bloomsbury 3PL

Languages:

Original: English

ISBN10:

0715630806

ISBN13:

9780715630808

Weight:

578 g

Height:

161 cm

Width:

240 cm

Thickness:

19 cm

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