Nature Cures: The History of Alternative Medicine in America - James C. Whorton - Google Books

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'A significant contribution, Nature Cures provides a valuable perspective on the unconventional therapies that for many decades have, to the dismay of organized medicine, attracted large numbers of Americans engaged in the pursuit of health.' -Science'An…