About this title: The ancient Greeks used the term catharsis for the cleansing of both the body by medicine and the soul by art. In this inspiring book, internationally renowned cardiologist Andrzej Szczeklik draws deeply on our humanistic heritage to describe the artistry and the mystery of being a doctor. Moving between examples ancient and contemporary, mythological and scientific, "Catharsis" explores how medicine and art share common roots and pose common challenges. The process of diagnosis, for instance, belongs to a world of magic and metaphor; the physician must embrace it like a poem or painting, ...
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Description: Good. Former Library book. Shows some signs of wear, and may have some markings on the inside. Shipped to over one million happy customers. Your purchase benefits world literacy! read more
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: University Of Chicago Press
Date Published: 2005
ISBN-13:9780226788692ISBN:0226788695
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Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: University Of Chicago Press
ISBN-13:9780226788692ISBN:0226788695
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Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: University Of Chicago Press
Date Published: 2005-12-01
ISBN-13:9780226788692ISBN:0226788695
Description: Good. A former library book in protective mylar cover with the usual library markings. (Even though we list all former library books as only good, most are Good+ or VG condition! ) No writing or highlighting noted inside. Most books have only expected handling, reading, shelving wear. read more
Edition: First edition.
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: University of Chicago Press
Date Published: 2005
ISBN-13:9780226788692ISBN:0226788695
Description: New in new dust jacket. New Hardcover--both text & DJ are clean & pristine, no marks or bumps to either! Sewn binding. Cloth over boards. 172 p. Audience: General/trade. read more
Binding: Softcover
Publisher: Univ of Chicago Pr
Date Published: 2007-05-15
ISBN-13:9780226788685ISBN:0226788687
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Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: University of Chicago Press, Chicago
Date Published: 2005
ISBN-13:9780226788692ISBN:0226788695
Description: Good+/Good. 0226788695 bottom right corner of the dj has been ripped off and bottom right corner of the cloth has been ripped off. pages are clean, bright and tight. read more
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: University Of Chicago Press
Date Published: 2005
ISBN-13:9780226788692ISBN:0226788695
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Edition: First Edition
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: University Of Chicago Press
Date Published: 2005-12-01
ISBN-13:9780226788692ISBN:0226788695
Description: Good. Good DJ. First Edition. Good DJ. Ex-library with usual markings and attachments, but overall clean and sound copy. Dj in mylar. Tight Spine. Sharp corners. Appears unread. read more
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Univ of Chicago Pr
Date Published: 2007
ISBN-13:9780226788685ISBN:0226788687
Description: New. The ancient Greeks used the term "catharsis" for the cleansing of both the body by medicine and the soul by art. In this inspiring book, internationally renowned cardiologist Andrzej Szczeklik draws deeply on our humanistic heritage to describe the a... read more
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: University Of Chicago Press
Date Published: 2005-12-01
ISBN-13:9780226788692ISBN:0226788695
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Edition: First Edition (1st printing),
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Univ of Chicago Pr, Chicago, Illinois, U.S.A.
Date Published: 2005
ISBN-13:9780226788692ISBN:0226788695
Description: As New in As New jacket. 12mo-over 6¾"-7¾" tall. This is a New and unread copy of the first edition (1st printing) read more
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