Book: Encyclopedia Of Folk Medicine: Old World And New World Traditions Highlights- The first comprehensive comparison of British and North American folk medicine practices and beliefs- Brings together information from a wide variety of sources, including oral traditions and written manuscripts, on a theme of contemporary relevance- Explores areas where practical medicine overlaps with magic and myth, including elements of faith healing and hypnotic suggestion- Spotlights specific subregional traditions, such as Native American healing and Celtic folk medicine
Details of Book: Encyclopedia Of Folk Medicine: Old World And New World Traditions Book: Encyclopedia Of Folk Medicine: Old World And New World Traditions
Author: Gabrielle Hatfield
ISBN: 1576078744
ISBN-13: 9781576078747
, 978-1576078747
Binding: Hardcover
Publishing Date: 2003
Number of Pages: 392