Medical Pluralism in Contemporary India

Nonfiction, Health & Well Being, Medical, Alternative & Holistic Medicine, Alternative Medicine
Cover of the book Medical Pluralism in Contemporary India by V. Sujatha, Leena Abraham, Orient Blackswan Private Limited
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: V. Sujatha, Leena Abraham ISBN: 9788125053422
Publisher: Orient Blackswan Private Limited Publication: December 15, 2009
Imprint: Language: English
Author: V. Sujatha, Leena Abraham
ISBN: 9788125053422
Publisher: Orient Blackswan Private Limited
Publication: December 15, 2009
Imprint:
Language: English
Medical Pluralism in Contemporary India questions the dominant view of indigenous systems of medicine as cultural remnants of a traditional past. It points out that their practitioners greatly outnumber those of biomedicine (allopathy) and explores the reasons behind the enduring presence and importance of health care traditions such as ayurveda, siddha and unani.The authors go beyond simplistic distinctions like traditionalmodern and scienceculture. They  draw attention to the possibility of bridging the divide between knowledge systems, and prepare the ground for a socially and culturally inclusive approach to healing and health care.Aspects of commercialisation and globalisation of traditional medicines are also examined.
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Medical Pluralism in Contemporary India questions the dominant view of indigenous systems of medicine as cultural remnants of a traditional past. It points out that their practitioners greatly outnumber those of biomedicine (allopathy) and explores the reasons behind the enduring presence and importance of health care traditions such as ayurveda, siddha and unani.The authors go beyond simplistic distinctions like traditionalmodern and scienceculture. They  draw attention to the possibility of bridging the divide between knowledge systems, and prepare the ground for a socially and culturally inclusive approach to healing and health care.Aspects of commercialisation and globalisation of traditional medicines are also examined.

More books from Orient Blackswan Private Limited

Cover of the book Invincibility, Challenges and Leadership by V. Sujatha, Leena Abraham
Cover of the book French Studies in History by V. Sujatha, Leena Abraham
Cover of the book Gendered Citizenship by V. Sujatha, Leena Abraham
Cover of the book Open Sesame Book 2 by V. Sujatha, Leena Abraham
Cover of the book The Story of a Seaside Village by V. Sujatha, Leena Abraham
Cover of the book The Politics of Sanitation in India: Cities, Services and the State (1 Edition) by V. Sujatha, Leena Abraham
Cover of the book The First Promise-Second Edition by V. Sujatha, Leena Abraham
Cover of the book From Autocracy To Integration by V. Sujatha, Leena Abraham
Cover of the book Son of the Moment by V. Sujatha, Leena Abraham
Cover of the book The Prisons We Broke by V. Sujatha, Leena Abraham
Cover of the book A History of English Literature by V. Sujatha, Leena Abraham
Cover of the book Before the Divide: Hindi and Urdu Literary Culture by V. Sujatha, Leena Abraham
Cover of the book The Intimate Other by V. Sujatha, Leena Abraham
Cover of the book Neoliberalism and Water by V. Sujatha, Leena Abraham
Cover of the book Simplifications by V. Sujatha, Leena Abraham
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy