Holism And Complementary Medicine: Origins And Principles

Author: Vincent Di Stefano

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  • : $55.99 AUD
  • : 9781741148466
  • : Allen & Unwin
  • : Allen & Unwin
  • : 0.438
  • : 01 April 2006
  • : 229mm X 151mm X 16mm
  • : 45.0
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  • : Vincent Di Stefano
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Barcode 9781741148466
9781741148466

Author description

Vincent Di Stefano is qualified in acupuncture, gerontology, naturopathy. He is also a practitioner in osteopathy and herbal medicine. He is a regular contributor to various journals and professional associations.

Table of contents

Introduction: The making of a new medicinePart One1: Antiquity - the early origins of medicine2: Middle times - the gathering light3: Modernity and beyond - the temple of powerPart Two4: Holism and reductionism in medicine - reconciling the opposites5: The healing relationship - reflections on the clinical encounter6: The therapeutic aims of holistic medicine - restoring the body, empowering the mind7: Turning the medicine wheel - between paradigms8: Firming the foundations - ways of knowing9: Completing the circle - voices of renewealGlossary References

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