Native American health : then and now / Sue Johnson.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Johnson, Sue, author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Indians of North America--Health and hygiene.

Indians of North America.

Indigenous people--Health and hygiene.

Indians of North America--Medicine.

Indigenous people--Medicine.

Local Subjects:

Indigenous people--Health and hygiene.

Indigenous people--Medicine.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (390 pages)

Edition:

First edition.

Place of Publication:

London, England : Ethics International Press Ltd, [2024]

Summary:

This narrative delves into the health and healing practices of indigenous tribes across the United States prior to the arrival of settlers through to the present day. Focused on physical, social, emotional, spiritual, and intellectual well-being, the book traces each tribe's origins and their current locations, shedding light on their economic and social issues today. The book explores the impact of interactions with settlers, explorers, and neighboring communities on the health of these tribes then and now. Uniquely, it provides a comprehensive examination of traditional health and healing methods, addressing the repercussions of cultural interactions from early dealings to contemporary times. In a landscape where few works focus on the health aspects of individual tribes, this book stands out by offering a nuanced exploration of the diverse indigenous societies and their evolving health paradigms influenced by interactions with White culture.

Contents:

New England tribes

Mid-Atlantic tribes

Southern tribes

Midwest tribes

Great Plains tribes

Rocky Mountain tribes

Southwest tribes

West Coast tribes

Alaska tribes

Hawaiian tribes

Notes:

Description based on publisher supplied metadata and other sources.

Description based on print version record.

Other Format:

Print version: Johnson, Sue Native American Health

ISBN:

9781804413869

1804413860

OCLC:

1422232877