The History of American Homeopathy: Rise of the Laity
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| Rating | : | 4.79 (864 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 078903641X |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 194 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-12-13 |
| Language | : | English |
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Meticulously researched and engagingly written, this book is destined to be the standard work on this colorful and historically rich group of healthcare crusaders for years to come.". Neither partisan nor apologetic, it brings the strength of objectivity to homeopathy that has often been lacking in its checkered historiography. "This is an important and outstanding work of scholarship
This book chronicles the expansion of homeopathy from the late 19th century into the present day, explaining how and why homeopathy moved from its academic foundations to that of a faith-based system controlled by lay healers. The book The book explains homeopathy's governing principles and its envisioning of the body's health as not only attuned to a higher reality but sustained through interaction between the material and spiritual dimensions of life. The History of American Homeopathy: Rise of the Laity is the second volume from respected historical expert on alternative medicines, Dr. The book explains American homeopathic practice within the American social, scientific, religious, and philosophic traditions, the historical disconnect between its highly subjective and unconventional therapeutic practices and the rigors of scientif
Telestei said Must read textbook. Finally an outstanding textbook putting the history and development of Homeopathy in America in full and clear perspective. It is immediately evident that this is a book written by a true and unprejudiced career historian qualified to present with authority a comprehensive view of the greater context of American homeopathy throughout it's development vis-a-vis scientific, philosophical, social, and political trends and their evolving discourse. This book masterfully fills in the gaps of relevant . A for Effort Richard Moskowitz, MD It's OK, but not entirely accurate, and shows only a rough and partial familiarity with the subject. I'd give him good marks for trying, though.