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Medical Ethnobiology of the Highland Maya of Chiapas, Mexico: The Gastrointestinal Diseases
Paperback / softback
Main Details
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Medical Ethnobiology of the Highland Maya of Chiapas, Mexico: The Gastrointestinal Diseases
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| Authors and Contributors |
By (author) Elois Ann Berlin
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By (author) Brent Berlin
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| Series | Princeton Legacy Library |
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| Physical Properties |
| Format:Paperback / softback | | Pages:592 | | Dimensions(mm): Height 235,Width 152 |
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| ISBN/Barcode |
9780691602714
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| Classifications | Dewey:616.33061097275 |
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| Audience | | Tertiary Education (US: College) | | Professional & Vocational | |
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| Illustrations |
227 tables, 208 line drawings
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Publishing Details |
| Publisher |
Princeton University Press
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| Imprint |
Princeton University Press
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| Publication Date |
8 March 2015 |
| Publication Country |
United States
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Description
Whereas most previous work on Maya healing has focused on ritual and symbolism, this book presents evidence that confirms the scientific foundations of traditional Maya medicine. Data drawn from analysis of the medical practices of two Mayan-speaking peoples, the Tzeltal and Tzotzil, reveal that they have developed a large number of herbal remedies
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