The Gale encyclopedia of alternative medicine /

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Edition:3rd ed.
Imprint:Detroit : Gale, Cengage Learning, c2009.
Description:4 v. (xxii, 2688 p.) : ill. (some col.) ; 29 cm. .
Language:English
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Format: Print Book
URL for this record:http://pi.lib.uchicago.edu/1001/cat/bib/8283610
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Varying Form of Title:Encyclopedia of alternative medicine
Other authors / contributors:Fundukian, Laurie J., 1970-
ISBN:9781414448725 (set)
1414448724 (set)
9781414448732 (vol. 1)
1414448732 (vol. 1)
9781414448749 (vol. 2)
1414448740 (vol. 2)
9781414448756 (vol. 3)
1414448759 (vol. 3)
9781414448763 (vol. 4)
1414448767 (vol. 4)
9781414448770 (e-book)
1414448775 (e-book)
Notes:Includes bibliographical references and index.
Summary:"A one-stop source for alternative medical information that covers complementary therapies, herbs and remedies, and common medical diseases and conditions"--Introduction, xvii, v. 1.
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Summary:Authoritative, objective and in tune with the subjects that matter to students and researchers, The Gale Encyclopedia of Alternative Medicine presents unbiased information on alternative and complementary medical practices. Covering all aspects of the subject, the Encyclopedia identifies and explains the many types of alternative medicine being practiced today, from acupuncture to yoga. Nearly 750 entries are included in the Encyclopedia covering therapies, diseases/conditions and herbs/remedies. Full color photographs appear throughout, including those depicting the various plants and herbs from which many alternative medications are derived.
Physical Description:4 v. (xxii, 2688 p.) : ill. (some col.) ; 29 cm. .
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9781414448725
1414448724
9781414448732
1414448732
9781414448749
1414448740
9781414448756
1414448759
9781414448763
1414448767
9781414448770
1414448775