Complementary and Alternative Medicine: Challenge and Change
Author:   Merrijoy Kelner ,  Beverly Wellman
Publisher:   Taylor & Francis Ltd
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9789058230997


Pages:   280
Publication Date:   21 December 2000
Format:   Paperback
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Author:   Merrijoy Kelner ,  Beverly Wellman
Publisher:   Taylor & Francis Ltd
Imprint:   Taylor & Francis Ltd
Dimensions:   Width: 15.20cm , Height: 1.40cm , Length: 22.90cm
Weight:   0.408kg
ISBN:  

9789058230997


ISBN 10:   9058230996
Pages:   280
Publication Date:   21 December 2000
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Tertiary & Higher Education ,  Undergraduate
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print   Availability explained
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Table of Contents

Preface: The Challenge of CAM Introduction 1. Conceptions of the Body and CAM 2. The Fitness Movement and the Use of CAM 3. The Psychology of the Use of CAM 4. The Therapeutic Relationship and the Use of CAM 5. Psychosocial Determinants of CAM Utilisation 6. Changes in Characteristics of CAM Users Over Time 7. The Diffusion of CAM 8. Partners in Illness: Who helps You When You are Sick? 9. Investigating Symbolic, Experimental and Social Realities 10. Assessing the Evidence Base for CAM 11. Rethinking Models of Illness Behaviour 12. Medical Pluralism and the Re-emergence of CAM 13. Professionalisation, Politics and CAM 14. Strategies for Future Research

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It is important for orthodox medicine to understand this entire field...this book makes it clear that good medicine goes beyond merely treating disease. -Haile T. Debas, Dean of the School of Medicine, University of California, San Francisco A fine, thoughtful assessment of the way that complementary and alternative therapies and theories are transforming our view of medicine, health and healing. -James S. Gordon, Director, Center for Mind-Body Medicine, Washington, D.C. An illuminating and comprehensive overview. -Patrick C. Pietroni, Dean of Postgraduate General Pratice, University of London, UK


"""It is important for orthodox medicine to understand this entire field...this book makes it clear that good medicine goes beyond merely treating disease."" -Haile T. Debas, Dean of the School of Medicine, University of California, San Francisco ""A fine, thoughtful assessment of the way that complementary and alternative therapies and theories are transforming our view of medicine, health and healing."" -James S. Gordon, Director, Center for Mind-Body Medicine, Washington, D.C. ""An illuminating and comprehensive overview."" -Patrick C. Pietroni, Dean of Postgraduate General Pratice, University of London, UK"


It is important for orthodox medicine to understand this entire field...this book makes it clear that good medicine goes beyond merely treating disease. <br>-Haile T. Debas, Dean of the School of Medicine, University of California, San Francisco <br> A fine, thoughtful assessment of the way that complementary and alternative therapies and theories are transforming our view of medicine, health and healing. <br>-James S. Gordon, Director, Center for Mind-Body Medicine, Washington, D.C. <br> An illuminating and comprehensive overview. <br>-Patrick C. Pietroni, Dean of Postgraduate General Pratice, University of London, UK <br>


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