From Disease to Human Heart: a Re-exploration of the Social History of Medieval Medicine
by Yu Gengzhe
About This Novel
How did the ancients face the plague? Is the miasma real or just a figment of the human mind? What was the doctor-patient relationship like in ancient times? Did they also have doctor-patient conflicts? Professor Yu Gengzhe has long been committed to the study of the medical and social history of medieval China. He believes that "diseases have a greater long-term impact on human history than many factors" and "when exploring the basic laws of people, society and even human nature, medical treatment and diseases are an excellent window." By combing and sorting out a large number of historical materials at home and abroad, this book analyzes actual cases, explores the relationship between disease and people's hearts, medical treatment and society, and traditional Chinese medicine and Western medicine. It attempts to discover the historical facts hidden behind the words, and provides an idea to try to pull traditional medicine back from the shackles of "science or superstition" and restore the original appearance of ancient Chinese medicine. Its entry points include the review and outlook of medical history research, the shaping of the image of doctors, and the discussion of the doctor-patient relationship. It also considers issues such as the ancient health system, the thinking model of causing and treating plague, the impact of sexually transmitted diseases on brothel culture, and the medical culture behind the tomb murals of the Song Dynasty.
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