Holism and Complementary Medicine: Origins and Principles

ISBN-13: 9780367718350 / Angielski / Twarda / 2021 / 236 str.

Vincent Di Stefano

Opis

A systematic introduction to the principles of holism which underly all complementary and natural therapies, and an account of its place in the history of medicine.

Spis treści

Introduction: The making of a new medicine

Part One

1: Antiquity - the early origins of medicine

2: Middle times - the gathering light

3: Modernity and beyond - the temple of power

Part Two

4: Holism and reductionism in medicine - reconciling the opposites

5: The healing relationship - reflections on the clinical encounter

6: The therapeutic aims of holistic medicine - restoring the body, empowering the mind

7: Turning the medicine wheel - between paradigms

8: Firming the foundations - ways of knowing

9: Completing the circle - voices of reneweal

Glossary

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O autorze

Vincent Di Stefano is a practitioner in osteopathy and western herbal medicine, with a practice in Melbourne. He has qualifications in gerontology, acupuncture and naturopathy as well as a Masters in health sciences. He has lectured extensively and private colleges and is currently lecturing at Victoria University. He regularly contributes to a number of journals, conferences and professional associations.