| Encyclopedia of Native American Healing Contributor(s): Lyon, William S. (Author) |
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ISBN: 0874368529 ISBN-13: 9780874368529 Publisher: ABC-CLIO OUR PRICE: $78.21 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: December 1996 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Social Science | Ethnic Studies - Native American Studies - Medical | Alternative & Complementary Medicine - Psychology | Psychotherapy - General |
| Dewey: 615.882 |
| LCCN: 96026860 |
| Physical Information: 1.32" H x 7.42" W x 10.33" (2.19 lbs) 373 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: 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. |