About this title: "This fascinating book does much to explain why so many people seek help from alternative therapies like acupuncture or herbalism, traditional Chinese medicine or other non-Western therapies."--Boston Globe "This book presents a very strong argument that medical clinicians must become more aware of their 'medicocentric' bias and learn to accord patients more authority in decisions affecting their treatment."--Journal of the American Medical Association "Healing Traditions persuasively argues for culture and belief as organizing principles in the choices patients make about whom to see and ...
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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: Trade paperback
Publisher: University of Pennsylvania Press
Date Published: 1995
ISBN-13:9780812213980ISBN:081221398X
Description: Good. No dust jacket as issued. Slight shelf wear to edges, stamp with pervious owner's name to first page. No other marks or writing to inside. Trade paperback (US). Glued binding. 320 p. Studies in Health, Illness, and Caregiving. Audience: General/trade. read more
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: University of Pennsylvania Press
Date Published: 1994
ISBN-13:9780812213980ISBN:081221398X
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Binding: Paperback
Publisher: University of Pennsylvania Press
Date Published: 1994
ISBN-13:9780812213980ISBN:081221398X
Description: Good. Used Condition-GOOD can be a well cared for Book that is in great condition to a Book that may show some signs of wear. GOOD Books sometimes are permanently marked; have some spine or page creases; exibit signs of aging or an ExLibrary copy. ** Sometimes grease pencil or permanent marking on cover. May contain limited notes and or highlighting. 100% Satisfaction guaranteed on all purchases. ** SHIPS FROM USA-Domestic Delivery takes 5-14 days ** read more
Binding: Trade paperback
Publisher: University of Pennsylvania Press
Date Published: 1995
ISBN-13:9780812213980ISBN:081221398X
Description: Good. No dust jacket as issued. Small amount of highlighting in text, very good condition. Trade paperback (US). Glued binding. 287 p. Studies in Health, Illness, and Caregiving. Audience: General/trade. read more
Description: Fine; Collectible. Excellent condition. Inscribed and signed by author. Appears unread. No writings/underlines/highlights. Pages are very nice and clean. Free tracking. Satisfaction guaranteed! Fast! read more
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: UNIV OF PENNSYLVANIA PR
Date Published: 1995
ISBN-13:9780812213980ISBN:081221398X
Description: New. The popularity and practice of alternative medicine continues to expand at astonishing rates. In "Healing Traditions", Bonnie Blair O'Connor considers the conflicts that arise between the values and assumptions of Western, scientific medicine and tho... read more
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: University of Pennsylvania Press
Date Published: 1995
ISBN-13:9780812213980ISBN:081221398X
Description: New. Considers the conflicts that arise between the values and assumptions of Western, scientific medicine and those of unconventional health systems. Providing examples of the importance and benefits of alternative health practices, this work identifies w... read more
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