Folk Healing and Health Care Practices in Britain and Ireland

Folk Healing and Health Care Practices in Britain and Ireland
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Publisher : Berghahn Books
Total Pages : 289
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ISBN-10 : 9781845458423
ISBN-13 : 1845458427
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Book Synopsis Folk Healing and Health Care Practices in Britain and Ireland by : Ronnie Moore

Download or read book Folk Healing and Health Care Practices in Britain and Ireland written by Ronnie Moore and published by Berghahn Books. This book was released on 2010-06-01 with total page 289 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Folk, alternative and complementary health care practices in contemporary Western society are currently experiencing a renaissance, albeit with features that are unique to this historical moment. At the same time biomedicine is under scrutiny, experiencing a number of distinct and multifaceted crises. In this volume the authors draw together cutting edge cross-cultural, interdisciplinary research in Britain and Ireland, focusing on exploring the role and significance of healing practices in diverse local contexts, such as the use of crystals, herbs, cures and charms, potions and lotions.


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