TOWARD AN INTEGRATIVE MEDICINE by Hans A. Baer ( 9780759103023 )

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Title:

TOWARD AN INTEGRATIVE MEDICINE
MERGING ALTERNATIVE THERAPIES WITH BIOMEDICINE

By:

Hans A. Baer

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Paperback

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ISBN 10:

075910302X

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9780759103023

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Publisher:

ALTAMIRA PRESS,U.S.

Pub. date:

26 November, 2004

Pages:

224

Description:

Chronicles the transformation of the holistic health movement as it increasingly influences the delivery of health care in America. The author describes the battle for legitimacy by alternative therapeutic practitioners, and the increasing interest by the biomedical profession in the possibilities of a complementary and integrative medical system.

Synopsis:

This book chronicles the transformation of the holistic health movement as it increasingly influences the delivery of health care in America. He describes the battle for legitimacy by alternative therapeutic practitioners, and the increasing interest by the biomedical profession in the possibilities of a complementary and integrative medical system. Baer shows ironically, how the holistic movement may ultimately become more limited as it gains acceptance and is integrated into mainstream medicine.

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AltaMira Press,U.S.

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