Woman as healer / Jeanne Achterberg.

By:

Achterberg, Jeanne

Publication details: Boston : Shambhala ; [New York, N.Y.] : Distributed in the U.S. by Random House, 1990.Edition: 1st edDescription: xii, 241 p., [12] p. of plates : ill. ; 24 cmContent type:

text

Media type:

unmediated

Carrier type:

volume

ISBN:

0877736162 (pbk.) :

Subject(s):

LOC classification:

R692 .A24 1990

Summary: This groundbreaking work examines the role of the feminine in the Western healing traditions. Drawing upon anthropology, history, botany, archaeology and the behaviorial sciences, Dr. Achterberg discusses the ancient cultures in which women worked as honored healers; the persecuted healers of the witch trial era; midwifery and nursing in the 19th century; and the developing healing arts of our time. 10 halftones.

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Item type	Current library	Home library	Shelving location	Call number	Materials specified	Status	Barcode
Books	American University in Dubai	American University in Dubai	Main Collection	R 692 .A24 1990 (Browse shelf(Opens below))	Copy Type:01 - Books	Available	647719

Includes bibliographical references (p. 223-232) and index.

This groundbreaking work examines the role of the feminine in the Western healing traditions. Drawing upon anthropology, history, botany, archaeology and the behaviorial sciences, Dr. Achterberg discusses the ancient cultures in which women worked as honored healers; the persecuted healers of the witch trial era; midwifery and nursing in the 19th century; and the developing healing arts of our time. 10 halftones.

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