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Spiritual Dimensions of Healing:From Native Shamanism to Contemporary Health Care

William S. Lyon

Anthropology of Consciousness December 1, 1993 DOI: 10.1525/ac.1993.4.4.17.1 (opens in new tab)

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Characteristics Theoretical or philosophical paper Peer reviewed
Topics Shamanism
Key points Argues that spiritual and ritual elements from shamanic healing traditions can be integrated into contemporary health care to enhance holistic treatment.

Abstract

Spiritual Dimensions of Healing: From Native Shamanism to Contemporary Health Care. Stanley Krippner and Patrick Welch New York: Irvington, 1992 293 pp. ISBN 0‐ 8290‐2462‐X; 0‐8290‐3162‐6 with audio cassette. $19.95 (cloth); $39.95 with audio cassette.