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Medicine Ways: Disease, Health, And Survival Among Native Americans (Volume 6) (Contemporary Native American Communities, 6)
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Improving The Dire Health Problems Faced By Many Native American Communities Is Central To Their Cultural, Political, And Economic Well Being. However, It Is Still Too Often The Case That Both Theoretical Studies And Applied Programs Fail To Account For Native American Perspectives On The Range Of Factors That Actually Contribute To These Problems In The First Place. The Authors In Medicine Ways Examine The Ways People From A Multitude Of Indigenous Communities Think About And Practice Health Care Within Historical And Sociocultural Contexts. Cultural And Physical Survival Are Inseparable For Native Americans. Chapters Explore Biomedicallyidentified Diseases, Such As Cancer And Diabetes, As Well As Nativeidentified Problems, Including Historical And Contemporary Experiences Such As Forced Evacuation, Assimilation, Boarding School, Poverty And A Slew Of Federal And State Policies And Initiatives. They Also Explore Applied Solutions That Are Based In Community Prerogatives And Worldviews, Whether They Be Indigenous, Christian, Biomedical, Or Some Combination Of All Three. Medicine Ways Is An Important Volume For Scholars And Students In Native American Studies, Medical Anthropology, And Sociology As Well As For Health Practitioners And Professionals Working In And For Tribes.Visit The Ucla American Indian Studies Center Web Site
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'Medicine Ways'? A: 'Medicine Ways' examines the health care practices and perspectives of various Native American communities, addressing both biomedical diseases and culturally identified health issues.
- Q: Who are the authors of 'Medicine Ways'? A: The book is authored by Clifford E. Trafzer and features contributions from various scholars in Native American studies and medical anthropology.
- Q: What topics are covered in the book? A: The book covers a range of topics including cancer, diabetes, historical experiences of forced evacuation, assimilation, and community-based health solutions.
- Q: Is 'Medicine Ways' suitable for professionals in health care? A: Yes, the book is designed for health practitioners, scholars, and students interested in Native American health issues and cultural perspectives on health care.
- Q: What is the condition of the book being sold? A: 'Medicine Ways' is available as a used book in good condition.
- Q: How many pages does 'Medicine Ways' have? A: 'Medicine Ways' contains a total of 304 pages.
- Q: When was 'Medicine Ways' published? A: 'Medicine Ways' was published on March 7, 2001.
- Q: What is the binding type of 'Medicine Ways'? A: The book is published in paperback binding.
- Q: What category does 'Medicine Ways' fall under? A: 'Medicine Ways' is categorized under Native American studies.
- Q: Where can I find more information about the book? A: More information can be found on the UCLA American Indian Studies Center website.