Medical Anthropology
Spirituality in Hospice Palliative Care
Explores the end-of-life spiritual needs of people who do not identify with traditional religions.
Modern and Global Ayurveda
A comprehensive overview of Ayurveda.
What If Medicine Disappeared?
Argues convincingly, if counterintuitively, that modern medicine has little impact on longevity or mortality.
Negotiating the Holistic Turn
Examines the growing popularity of alternative medicine as a personal health care option.
A Diagnosis for Our Times
Explores Americans' increasing attraction to alternative medicine by looking at two alternative health networks, one "New Age," the other conservative Christian.