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Nature Cures: The History of Alternative Medicine in America
Nature Cures: The History of Alternative Medicine in America
Alternative Medicine
Guide Rating -  
Pros  •  Well written and engaging text
•  Sympathetic to concerns and goals while also critical of beliefs and practices
Cons  •  None
The Bottom Line - Well written and engaging, Whorton's book is sympathetic to the concerns and goals of those who have developed and followed alternative medicine without pulling any punches when it comes to criticizing the many excesses.
 
Product Description
•  Chronological account of the alternative medicine in America
•  Explains what the various systems have taught and how they have developed
•  Discusses the relationship between alternative and orthodox medicine
 
 
Guide Review

Alternative Medicine
The use of so-called "complimentary and alternative medicines" has been widespread in America; by all accounts, its popularity increased dramatically during the late 20th century. At the same time, the effectiveness of scientific medicine has also increased, and the outlook of what scientific medicine may be able to achieve in the coming decades continues to improve. Why does this dichotomy exist?

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