The Role of Complementary and Alternative Medicine
Accommodating Pluralism
At the center of the debate over complementary and alternative medicine--from acupuncture and chiropractic treatments to homeopathy and nutritional supplements--is how to scientifically measure the effectiveness of a particular treatment. Fourteen scholars from the fields of medicine, philosophy, sociology, and cultural and folklore studies examine that debate, and the clash between growing public support and the often hostile stance of clinicians and medical researchers.Proponents and critics have different methodologies and standards of evidence--raising the question of how much pluralism is acceptable in a medical context--particularly in…
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- ISBN: 978-1-58901-016-1
- EAN: 9781589010161
- Produktnummer: 1586610
- Verlag: Georgetown University Press
- Sprache: Englisch
- Erscheinungsjahr: 2004
- Seitenangabe: 224 S.
- Masse: H15.2 cm x B22.7 cm x D1.7 cm 368 g
- Gewicht: 368
- Sonstiges: Tertiary Education (US: College)
Über den Autor
Daniel Callahan is director of international programs at The Hastings Center and senior fellow at the Harvard Medical School. His many books include False Hopes and The Troubled Dream of Life: In Search of a Peaceful Death.
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