In November of 1998 "The Journal of the American Medical Association "devoted an entire issue to alternative medicine for the first time in its publishing history. According to survey results reported in the journal, 83 million Americans used some form of alternative medicine to preserve and maintain their health in 1997, a sharp increase from the 61 million who turned to alternative forms of care in 1990.
Michael S. Goldstein's "Alternative Health Care" is the first comprehensive account of the growing presence of alternative medicine in American society. Beginning with the basic...

An account of the growing presence of alternative medicine in American society. Beginning with the basic premises of alternative medicine, Goldstein's book examines the clinical, economic and political realities of the broad range of alternative care options and practices available and explains why alternative medicine has become a viable choice.