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" Alternative medicine / "
Christine A. Larson.
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BL
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1043321
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b797691
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| Main Entry
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Larson, Christine A.,1953-
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Alternative medicine /\ Christine A. Larson.
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| Publication Statement
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Westport, Conn. :: Greenwood Press,, 2007.
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Health and medical issues today,
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xv, 215 pages ;; 25 cm
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0313337187
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: 9780313337185
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9780313337185
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Includes bibliographical references (pages 201-208) and index.
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| Contents
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The origins of alternative medicine -- The theories underlying alternative medicine -- The business of alternative medicine -- Why consumers seek alternative treatments -- Do alternative therapies work? -- Should alternative medicine be regulated by the government? -- Should managed care provide coverage for alternative therapies? -- Pharmaceuticals versus alternative therapies -- Culture and health : who bears responsibility for health and healthcare? -- The future of health and healthcare -- Annotated primary source documents -- Alternative medicine timelines -- Glossary.
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| Abstract
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Provides an introduction to the scientific, legal, and ethical issues involved in complementary and alternative medicine.
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Alternative medicine.
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Alternative medicine.
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Complementary Therapies.
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| Dewey Classification
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610
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| LC Classification
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R733.L37 2007
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2007 B-302
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WB 890L334a 2007
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