Encyclopedia of Native American Healing - Hardcover
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Availability:In StockContributor:William S. LyonTheme:Ethnic Orientation/Native AmericanPublish date:12/1/1996Pages:373
Languages:EnglishPublisher:ABC-ClioISBN-13:9780874368529ISBN-10:0874368529UPC:9780874368529Book Category:Social Science, Medical, PsychologyBook Subcategory:Native American Studies, Alternative & Complementary Medicine, PsychotherapySize:10.33 x 7.42 x 1.32 inchesWeight:0.994Product ID:SC2J1C50KE
This compelling volume explores the various aspects of Native American healing found cross-culturally in North America, including Canadian and Inuit cultures.
In Encyclopedia of Native American Healing, the extensive entries span topics such as renowned healers throughout history in the various cultures; societies and divisions into which healers were categorized; sacred objects employed in healing rituals and how each was used; the different types of healing ceremonies conducted; plants used to increase healing powers; symbolic motifs used in healing rituals; major concepts that form the healing traditions; and major scholars of Native American healing. This reference work will appeal to the interested layperson as well as students of Native American cultures.Languages:EnglishPublisher:ABC-ClioISBN-13:9780874368529ISBN-10:0874368529UPC:9780874368529Book Category:Social Science, Medical, PsychologyBook Subcategory:Native American Studies, Alternative & Complementary Medicine, PsychotherapySize:10.33 x 7.42 x 1.32 inchesWeight:0.994Product ID:SC2J1C50KE
William S. Lyon is professor of anthropology serving on the graduate faculty of the Center for Religious Studies at the University of Missouri, Kansas City, MO, where he specializes in Native American religion. He is the author of several books for ABC-CLIO.
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