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Record Number: 28344 Author(s)/Creator(s): Constantine the African , , Contributor(s): Wallis, Faith, translator Title: Medicalizing Sex: Constantine the African [Constantine came from North Africa and brought Arabic medical texts with him to Italy. He translated or adapted his book, “On Sexual Intercourse”, from Arabic sources. He discusses issues from a medical point of view and includes many remedies for sexual problems. Title note supplied by Feminae.] Source: Medieval Medicine: A Reader.  Edited by Faith WallisReadings in Medieval Civilizations and Cultures, 15.  University of Toronto Press, 2010.  Pages 511 - 523. Description: Article Type: Translation Subject (See Also): Constantine the African, Translator- De Coitu Gynecology Latin Literature Medicine Sexuality Translation Award Note: Geographic Area: Italy Century: 11 Primary Evidence: Illustrations: Table: Abstract: Related Resources: Author's Affiliation: Conference Info: - , - Year of Publication: 2010. Language: English ISSN/ISBN: 9781442601697 (hbk); 9781442601031 (pbk)

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