ISBN:
9781137308603
Language:
English
Pages:
VI, 242 S.
DDC:
362.1.089/97073
Keywords:
Indians of North America Health and hygiene
;
History
;
Indians of North America Medical care
;
History
;
Indians of North America Diseases
;
Nordamerika
;
Indianer
;
Gesundheit
;
Krankheit
;
Lokales Wissen
;
Informationsaustausch
Description / Table of Contents:
I.Western academic voices1.Issues of translation : foundational concepts of translation2.A few commonalities of connectivity, energies and ethics3.Manners, humor and silenceII.Native American voices4.Native American beliefs concerning health and unwellness5.Traditional beliefs about disabilities6.Yaqui beliefs of wellness and unwellness7.Hopi beliefs of wellness and unwellness8.The San Carlos Apache beliefs of wellness and unwellnessIII."Don't try on it no more"9.Traditional ways of wellnessNote regarding the appendix informationAppendix A :A brief guide to some Native American beliefs and cultural characteristicsAppendix B :A brief reminder of ideas for those working in Native American medicineAppendix C :"Don't try on it no more" : the use of silence in Native American languagesAppendix D : Additional reading.
Note:
Includes bibliographical references and index
