Isbn: 9780300125108 - the heart (36 risultati)

Hardback. Condizione: Good. Provides an illustrated account of changes in our perception of what the heart does and what it means. This book explores the symbolic significance of the heart in ancient Egypt, China, India and Greece, its role in Aztec ceremony and its place in the medieval world. It considers the centrality of the heart in Christianity and other religions.…

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Hardback. Condizione: Good. Provides an illustrated account of changes in our perception of what the heart does and what it means. This book explores the symbolic significance of the heart in ancient Egypt, China, India and Greece, its role in Aztec ceremony and its place in the medieval world. It considers the centrality of the heart in Christianity and other religions.…

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Hardcover. Condizione: Good. Good - Bumped and creased book with tears to the extremities, but not affecting the text block, may have remainder mark or previous owner's name - GOOD Standard-sized.

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Condizione: Good. 1st Edition. Former library copy. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good. …

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Hardcover. Condizione: Like New. First Edition. First Edition, First Printing. Published by Other Distribution, 2007. Octavo. Hardcover. Book is like new. Dust jacket is like new.

Hardcover. Condizione: Fine. Condizione sovraccoperta: Fine. First Edition; First Printing. Clean and pristine, with no markings, no inscriptions, no signs of use. Gift quality! The jacket is protected by a mylar Brodart cover. Fast shipping, with tracking number provided. ; 9.3 X 7.7 X 1.3 inches; 272 pages. …

Condizione: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

HRD. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Condizione: New.

Condizione: New.

HRD. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

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Condizione: New. Provides an illustrated account of changes in our perception of what the heart does and what it means. This book explores the symbolic significance of the heart in ancient Egypt, China, India and Greece, its role in Aztec ceremony and its place in the medieval world. It considers the centrality of the heart in Christianity and other religions. Editor(s): Peto, James. Series: Wellcome Trust Collection. Num Pages: 256 pages, 50 b&w illustrations, 80 colour images. BIC Classification: HBTB; MBX; MJD. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 27. Weight in Grams: 1157. . 2007. 1st Edition. Hardcover. . . . .…

Hardback. Condizione: New. A vivid picture of the human heart and its place in culture and medicine Published upon the opening of the Wellcome Collection, the Wellcome Trust's new public venue in London, this book examines the history of our understanding of the human heart. Encompassing material from Henry Wellcome's own collections in the Wellcome Library and images and artifacts from private and public archives across the world, the book provides a richly illustrated account of changes in our perception of what the heart does and what it means.The book first explores the symbolic significance of the heart in ancient Egypt, China, India, and Greece; its role in Aztec ceremony; and its place in the medieval world. It then considers the centrality of the heart in Christianity and other religions and the literary and artistic views of the heart as the seat of the soul and emotions.The growth of anatomical knowledge of the heart and its treatment through developing technology is fundamental to the volume. Fifteenth-century drawings by Leonardo da Vinci reveal his extraordinary early insight into the heart's mechanisms, and twentieth-century medical breakthroughs prompt questions about ownership of the heart and the source of life itself. With testimony from surgeons and patients, the book highlights developments in cardiac surgery and considers future alternatives involving gene therapy, stem cell options, and micro-surgery.Published with The Wellcome Trust.…

Condizione: New. Provides an illustrated account of changes in our perception of what the heart does and what it means. This book explores the symbolic significance of the heart in ancient Egypt, China, India and Greece, its role in Aztec ceremony and its place in the medieval world. It considers the centrality of the heart in Christianity and other religions. Editor(s): Peto, James. Series: Wellcome Trust Collection. Num Pages: 256 pages, 50 b&w illustrations, 80 colour images. BIC Classification: HBTB; MBX; MJD. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 27. Weight in Grams: 1157. . 2007. 1st Edition. Hardcover. . . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland.…

Condizione: new.

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Hardcover. Condizione: New.

Hardcover. Condizione: Brand New. 1st edition. 254 pages. 9.50x7.75x1.00 inches. In Stock.

Hardcover. Condizione: new. Hardcover. A vivid picture of the human heart and its place in culture and medicine Published upon the opening of the Wellcome Collection, the Wellcome Trust's new public venue in London, this book examines the history of our understanding of the human heart. Encompassing material from Henry Wellcome's own collections in the Wellcome Library and images and artifacts from private and public archives across the world, the book provides a richly illustrated account of changes in our perception of what the heart does and what it means.The book first explores the symbolic significance of the heart in ancient Egypt, China, India, and Greece; its role in Aztec ceremony; and its place in the medieval world. It then considers the centrality of the heart in Christianity and other religions and the literary and artistic views of the heart as the seat of the soul and emotions.The growth of anatomical knowledge of the heart and its treatment through developing technology is fundamental to the volume. Fifteenth-century drawings by Leonardo da Vinci reveal his extraordinary early insight into the hearts mechanisms, and twentieth-century medical breakthroughs prompt questions about ownership of the heart and the source of life itself. With testimony from surgeons and patients, the book highlights developments in cardiac surgery and considers future alternatives involving gene therapy, stem cell options, and micro-surgery.Published with The Wellcome Trust Provides an illustrated account of changes in our perception of what the heart does and what it means. This book explores the symbolic significance of the heart in ancient Egypt, China, India and Greece, its role in Aztec ceremony and its place in the medieval world. It considers the centrality of the heart in Christianity and other religions. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

Condizione: New.

Condizione: New. In English.