Native American communities on health and disability a borderland dialogue / Lavonna Lovern, Ph.D., Carol Locust, Ed.D.

Author/creator Lovern, Lavonna, 1962-
Other author Locust, Carol.
Format Electronic
EditionFirst edition.
Publication InfoNew York, NY : Palgrave Macmillan, 2013.
Descriptionvi, 242 pages ; 23 cm
Supplemental ContentFull text available from Ebook Central - Academic Complete
Subjects

Contents I. Western academic voices -- 1. Issues of translation : foundational concepts of translation -- 2. A few commonalities of connectivity, energies and ethics -- 3. Manners, humor and silence -- II. Native American voices -- 4. Native American beliefs concerning health and unwellness -- 5. Traditional beliefs about disabilities -- 6. Yaqui beliefs of wellness and unwellness -- 7. Hopi beliefs of wellness and unwellness -- 8. The San Carlos Apache beliefs of wellness and unwellness -- III. "Don't try on it no more" -- 9. Traditional ways of wellness -- Note regarding the appendix information -- Appendix A : A brief guide to some Native American beliefs and cultural characteristics -- Appendix B : A brief reminder of ideas for those working in Native American medicine -- Appendix C : "Don't try on it no more" : the use of silence in Native American languages -- Appendix D : Additional reading.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (pages 233-236) and index.
Access restrictionAvailable only to authorized users.
Technical detailsMode of access: World Wide Web
Genre/formElectronic books.
LCCN 2012039982
ISBN9781137308603 (alk. paper)
ISBN1137308605 (alk. paper)