Chiropractic: An Illustrated History [Hardcover]

Dennis Peterson (Author), Glenda Wiese (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0801677351 | ISBN-13: 978-0801677359 | Publication Date: January 15, 1995 | Edition: 1

The history and evolution of chiropractic, from the beginning of health care to the present profession, is presented in this beautifully illustrated reference. The book features color reproductions of art, as well as photos from archives around the world, and contributions from respected historians, archivists, practitioners, and academic professionals. 935 illus., 238 in color.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 528 pages
• Publisher: Mosby; 1 edition (January 15, 1995)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0801677351
• ISBN-13: 978-0801677359
• Product Dimensions: 12.4 x 9.4 x 1.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.9 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,336,898 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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1 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Very interesting book on chiropractic history!, May 1, 2004

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This review is from: Chiropractic: An Illustrated History (Hardcover)

This is a wonderful book on how chiropractic came to be and how it evolved into the profession it is today. Chiropractic helps millions of people world-wide without the use of drugs or surgery. I also reviewed parts of this book for the chiropractic Part 2 national boards--Principles of Chiropractic section. It helped me a lot along with Dr. Leonardi's:
National Board of Chiropractic Part II Study Guide: Key Review Questions and Answers. These two books were great for helping me prepare for the boards. Dennis Petterson's book is what a chiropractor should have in their office library. It's always good to know history to prevent us from making the same mistakes of the past.

1 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Fabulous book: a must have for your reception room!, August 9, 2003

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Dr S. Anna Crandall (HYANNIS, MA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Chiropractic: An Illustrated History (Hardcover)

This is not a book I would have bought for myself so I was glad when a colleague gave it to me for my birthday. It is a fabulous book covering just about everything possible in the Chiropractic profession. Reading about the Anti-trust suit and all the other political struggles has truly re-enforced my deep love and respect for this great profession.

There are so many other natural cures that lost the political battle against the med/drug cartel i.e. Rife, Tesla just to name two. I think one of the reasons the profession survived is because we had a lot of Chiropractors who were good politicians along with a passion for healing that is surpassed by no other healing profession that I know. They also were able to humble themselves within the medical community in order to win the many political battles fought in all 50 states plus two (?) U.S. territories.

I am so proud to call myself a Chiropractor and will have undying respect for all those who came before me so that thousands of people are able to access the healing power of the spinal adjustment. A treatment that clearly relieves back pain but also affects the general health so people require fewer of the cut, burn and poison treatments.

You must read this book and then put it in your reception room so your patients can appreciate the magnitude of the privilege they have when they come into your office for their treatments.

P.S. A note to the authors: you left out the great state of Massachusetts in the chart that shows the year each state won their licensing struggle. It was 1966!!! Thank you Dr. Macdonald and all the other pioneers in this state who made this possible. It was truly a miracle.