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- catalog abstract ""From reflexology and rolfing to shiatsu and dream work, we are confronted today by a welter of alternative medical therapies. But as James Whorton shows in Nature Cures, the recent explosion in alternative medicine actually reflects two centuries of competition and conflict between mainstream medicine and numerous unorthodox systems." "This is a history of alternative medicine in America, examining the major systems that have emerged from 1800 to the present. Writing with wit and with fairness to all sides, Whorton offers a fascinating look at alternative health systems such as homeopathy, water cures, Mesmerism, Christian Science, osteopathy, chiropractic, naturopathy, and acupuncture. He highlights the birth and growth of each system (including European roots where appropriate) and vividly describes both the theories and the therapies developed within each system, including such dubious practices as hour-long walks barefoot in snow or Samuel Thompson's "puking and steaming" regimen. In particular, Whorton illuminates the philosophy of "natural healing" that has been espoused by alternative practitioners throughout history and the distinctive interpretations of "nature cure" developed by the different systems. Though he doesn't hesitate to point out the failings of these systems, he also shows that some "cult medicines" have eventually won recognition from practitioners of mainstream medicine."--Jacket.".
- catalog contributor b12586695.
- catalog coverage "United States".
- catalog created "c2002.".
- catalog date "2002".
- catalog date "c2002.".
- catalog dateCopyrighted "c2002.".
- catalog description ""From reflexology and rolfing to shiatsu and dream work, we are confronted today by a welter of alternative medical therapies. But as James Whorton shows in Nature Cures, the recent explosion in alternative medicine actually reflects two centuries of competition and conflict between mainstream medicine and numerous unorthodox systems." "This is a history of alternative medicine in America, examining the major systems that have emerged from 1800 to the present. Writing with wit and with fairness to all sides, Whorton offers a fascinating look at alternative health systems such as homeopathy, water cures, Mesmerism, Christian Science, osteopathy, chiropractic, naturopathy, and acupuncture. He highlights the birth and growth of each system (including European roots where appropriate) and vividly describes both the theories and the therapies developed within each system, including such dubious practices as hour-long walks barefoot in snow or Samuel Thompson's "puking and steaming" regimen. In particular, Whorton illuminates the philosophy of "natural healing" that has been espoused by alternative practitioners throughout history and the distinctive interpretations of "nature cure" developed by the different systems. Though he doesn't hesitate to point out the failings of these systems, he also shows that some "cult medicines" have eventually won recognition from practitioners of mainstream medicine."--Jacket.".
- catalog description "Includes bibliographical references (p. 311-359) and index.".
- catalog description "The Nineteenth Century: Natural Healing -- The Hippocratic Heresy: Alternative Medicine's Worldview -- Every Man His Own Physician: Thomsonianism -- Dilutions of Grandeur: Homeopathy -- Physical Puritanism: Hygeiotherapy -- Magnetism and Mind: From Mesmerism to Christian Science -- The Early Twentieth Century: Drugless Healing -- The Licensing Question: The Campaign for Medical Freedom -- The Rule of the Artery: Osteopathy -- Innate Intelligence: Chiropractic -- Therapeutic Universalism: Naturopathy -- The Late Twentieth Century: Holistic Healing -- From Medical Cultism to Alternative Medicine -- The Holistic Health Explosion: Acupuncture -- From Alternative Medicine to Complementary Medicine.".
- catalog extent "xv, 368 p. :".
- catalog identifier "0195140710".
- catalog issued "2002".
- catalog issued "c2002.".
- catalog language "eng".
- catalog publisher "Oxford ; New York : Oxford University Press,".
- catalog spatial "United States".
- catalog spatial "United States.".
- catalog subject "2002 K-893".
- catalog subject "615.5/0973 21".
- catalog subject "Alternative medicine United States History 20th century.".
- catalog subject "Alternative medicine United States History.".
- catalog subject "Complementary Therapies United States History.".
- catalog subject "Complementary Therapies history".
- catalog subject "History, 19th Century United States.".
- catalog subject "History, 19th Century".
- catalog subject "History, 20th Century United States.".
- catalog subject "History, 20th Century".
- catalog subject "R733 .W495 2002".
- catalog subject "WB 900 W628n 2002".
- catalog tableOfContents "The Nineteenth Century: Natural Healing -- The Hippocratic Heresy: Alternative Medicine's Worldview -- Every Man His Own Physician: Thomsonianism -- Dilutions of Grandeur: Homeopathy -- Physical Puritanism: Hygeiotherapy -- Magnetism and Mind: From Mesmerism to Christian Science -- The Early Twentieth Century: Drugless Healing -- The Licensing Question: The Campaign for Medical Freedom -- The Rule of the Artery: Osteopathy -- Innate Intelligence: Chiropractic -- Therapeutic Universalism: Naturopathy -- The Late Twentieth Century: Holistic Healing -- From Medical Cultism to Alternative Medicine -- The Holistic Health Explosion: Acupuncture -- From Alternative Medicine to Complementary Medicine.".
- catalog title "Nature cures : the history of alternative medicine in America / James C. Whorton.".
- catalog type "History. fast".
- catalog type "text".