| Description |
xvii, 238 p. : ill. ; 21 cm. |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (p. [201]-223) and index. |
| Contents |
Introduction: 'rival systems of medicine'? -- 'What is the burning?' -- Health and 'the new science' -- 'The Chinese have a great deal of wit' -- 'With our western brethern, the case seems to be quite different' -- Conclusion: pragmatism, pluralism, and the (Im)patient-consumer. |
| Subject |
Complementary Therapies -- history. |
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Patient Acceptance of Health Care. |
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Alternative medicine -- History.
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| ISBN |
0199218870 (alk. paper) |
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9780199218875 (alk. paper) |
| Standard No. |
NLM 101319513 |
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NZ1 11448896 |
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NLGGC 308957598 |
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