Alternative medicine / Christine A. Larson.

Author/creator Larson, Christine A., 1953-
Format Book
Publication InfoWestport, Conn. : Greenwood Press, 2007.
Descriptionxv, 215 pages ; 25 cm.
Supplemental ContentTable of contents only
Subjects
Alternative medicine.

SeriesHealth and medical issues today, 1558-7592
Health and medical issues today. ^A795667
Contents Series foreword -- Preface -- Introduction : What is alternative medicine? -- Section 1 : Overview -- 1. The origins of alternative medicine -- 2. The theories underlying alternative medicine -- 3. The business of alternative medicine -- 4. Why consumers seek alternative treatments -- Section 2 : Controversies -- 5. Do alternative therapies work? -- 6. Should alternative medicine be regulated by the government? -- 7. Should managed care provide coverage for alternative therapies? -- 8. Pharmaceuticals versus alternative therapies -- 9. Culture and health : who bears responsibility for health and healthcare? -- 10. The future of health and healthcare -- Section 3 : References and resources -- A. Annotated primary source documents -- B. Alternative medicine timelines -- C. Glossary -- D. Bibliography -- Index.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (p. [201]-208) and index.
LCCN 2006029482
ISBN0313337187 (alk. paper)
ISBN9780313337185 (alk. paper)

Availability

Library Location Call Number Status Item Actions
Joyner General Stacks R733 .L37 2007 ✔ Available Place Hold