The History of American Homeopathy: From Rational Medicine to Holistic Health Care
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| Rating | : | 4.69 (923 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0813545838 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 208 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-02-03 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Representing the most current and up-to-date history of American homeopathy, readers will benefit from John S. Haller Jr.'s comprehensive explanation of complementary medicine within the American social, scientific, religious, and philosophic traditions.. Although scorned in the early 1900s and publicly condemned by Abraham Flexner and the American Medical Association, the practice of homeopathy did not disappear. Instead, it evolved with the emergence of holistic healing and Eastern philosophy in the United States and today is a form of alternative medicine practiced by more than 100,000 physicians worldwide and used by millions of
"This is an important and outstanding work of scholarship. Neither partisan nor apologetic, it brings the strength of objectivity to homeopathy that has often been lacking in its checkered historiography. 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."
"Must read textbook" according to Telestei. 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 works written by both homeopathic practitioners themselves and those with an ax to grind against homeopathy, creating a much fuller and . 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.