Medical Pluralism in the Andes

Medical Pluralism in the Andes
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Publisher : Psychology Press
Total Pages : 277
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ISBN-10 : 9780415299206
ISBN-13 : 0415299209
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Book Synopsis Medical Pluralism in the Andes by : Joan Koss-Chioino

Download or read book Medical Pluralism in the Andes written by Joan Koss-Chioino and published by Psychology Press. This book was released on 2003 with total page 277 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Capturing the intricacies of health practice within the fascinating context of Andean social history, cultural tradition, community and folklore, this is a remarkable and intimate chronicle of Andean culture and everyday life.


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