Fundamentals of Complementary and Alternative Medicine (Paperback)

by Marc S. Micozzi (Editor)

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Product Description
College of Physicians of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Introductory textbook on nonWestern, nonbiomedically-oriented medicine, for students and practitioners who wish to know more about alternative methods. Includes a Windows/ Macintosh CD-ROM. 21 contributors, 18 U.S.

Product Details

• Paperback: 303 pages
• Publisher: Churchill Livingstone (January 15, 1996)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0443053553
• ISBN-13: 978-0443053559
• Product Dimensions: 9.8 x 8 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.6 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,715,291 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Excellent overall reference for the methods discussed., January 7, 1999

By A Customer

I used this book as a reference for writing a study guide for a fully-accredited distance education master's level program. This text served as an excellent overall reference for the alternative methods discussed. In addition, the author provides information on the cultural evolution of the therapy where appropriate and also notes where both tradional western medicine and the alternative therapy intersect for the benefit of the patient.

One of the most interesting parts of the text has to do with a discussion of why "alternative medicine" is considered alternative and why alternative medicine is gaining in momentum and popularity at the present time. While the text does a good job of individually discussing the various methods, their common philosophical roots are what distinguish each from the western medical approach. This practical "philosophy" that makes sense is also why there has been such widespread growth and acceptance.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Surprisingly informative, April 23, 1998

By A Customer

Not the usual "Pope's Guide to Heathen Religions," but a serious examination of the history, philosophy and techniques of the major health care traditions. I liked that each chapter, discussing a particular field, was written by a member of that profession. The book leans toward the academic, but I learned a lot. The best book I have read on this subject.