Author:
Larson, Christine A., 1953-
Imprint:Westport, Conn. : Greenwood Press, 2007.
Descriptionxv, 215 p. ; 25 cm.
Note:The origins of alternative medicine -- The theories underlying alternative medicine -- The business of alternative medicine -- Why consumers seek alternative treatments -- Do alternative therapies work? -- Should alternative medicine be regulated by the government? -- Should managed care provide coverage for alternative therapies? -- Pharmaceuticals versus alternative therapies -- Culture and health : who bears responsibility for health and healthcare? -- The future of health and healthcare -- Annotated primary source documents -- Alternative medicine timelines -- Glossary.
Bibliography Note:Includes bibliographical references (p. [201]-208) and index.
