{"title":"Mones Abu-Asab","description":"\u003cp\u003eWorks by Mones Abu-Asab offer insightful explorations into the rich interplay of history, philosophy, and medicine. Readers can expect thoughtful analyses that illuminate the contributions of historical figures and traditions, such as in \u003cem\u003eAvicenna's Medicine\u003c\/em\u003e, which delves into classical medical knowledge with clarity and depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThese books invite a reflective engagement with the past, blending scholarly research with accessible narrative. They are ideal for those intrigued by the foundations of medical thought and the enduring legacy of intellectual heritage.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"avicennas-medicine-by-marc-s-micozzi-9781594774324","title":"Avicenna's Medicine","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA millennium after his life, Avicenna remains one of the most highly regarded physicians of all time. His \u003cem\u003eCanon of Medicine\u003c\/em\u003e, also known as the Qanun, is one of the most famous and influential books in the history of medicine, forming the basis of our modern understanding of human health and disease.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIt focused not simply on the treatment of symptoms, but on finding the cause of illness through humoral diagnosis—a method still used in traditional Unani and Ayurvedic medicines in India. Originally written in Arabic, Avicenna's Canon was long ago translated into Latin, Persian, and Urdu, yet many of the inaccuracies from those first translations linger in current English translations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTranslated directly from the original Arabic, this volume includes detailed commentary to explain current biomedical interpretations of Avicenna's theories and ways to apply his treatments today, particularly for individualised medicine. It shows how Avicenna's understanding of the humours corresponds directly with the biomedical definition of proteins, lipids, and organic acids: the nutrient building blocks of our blood and body.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith this new translation of the first volume of his monumental work, \u003cem\u003eAvicenna's Canon\u003c\/em\u003e becomes just as relevant today as it was 1,000 years ago.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003ePresents the actual words of Avicenna translated directly from the original Arabic, removing the inaccuracies and errors of most translators.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eExplains current medical interpretations and ways to apply Avicenna's concepts today, particularly for individualised medicine.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eReveals how Avicenna's understanding of the \"humours\" corresponds directly with the biomedical classes known today as proteins, lipids, and organic acids.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Arotahi Agency","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47423822987500,"sku":"9781594774324","price":59.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/91jIitBekGL._SL1500.jpg?v=1774431693"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/mones-abu-asab.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}