Keepers of the Central Fire: Issues in Ecology for Indigenous PeoplesJones and Bartlett, 1999 - 250 pages The health of Native Americans is intimately tied to the health of the environment. Yet abuses of land, water, and air continue to compromise the health of native people and their land rights. This fascinating book explores this intimate relationship between people and the land, and environment and health. Here is an important message for health care providers, ecologists, and those who attempt to live their lives in harmony with the earth. |
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Page 111
... contamination from this pile as it eases its way into the San Juan . However , NAMLRO is implementing an organic trench in hopes that the contamination will be taken up by the plants ( L. Martin , 1997 ) . The testimonies from the 1992 ...
... contamination from this pile as it eases its way into the San Juan . However , NAMLRO is implementing an organic trench in hopes that the contamination will be taken up by the plants ( L. Martin , 1997 ) . The testimonies from the 1992 ...
Page 188
... contamination , natural foods such as berries , mushrooms , or agricultural products are contaminated and unfit for consumption . Nineteen percent of newborns die . Physicians are docu- menting an increase in respiratory diseases ...
... contamination , natural foods such as berries , mushrooms , or agricultural products are contaminated and unfit for consumption . Nineteen percent of newborns die . Physicians are docu- menting an increase in respiratory diseases ...
Page 249
... contamination , 126 , 162-163 PCBs effect on , 131-132 water contamination / pollution and , 103–104 , 125 , 152-153 , 184 Seattle , Chief , 114 Selenium , health effects of , 118-119 Self - realization theory , 11-12 Seminole Tribe ...
... contamination , 126 , 162-163 PCBs effect on , 131-132 water contamination / pollution and , 103–104 , 125 , 152-153 , 184 Seattle , Chief , 114 Selenium , health effects of , 118-119 Self - realization theory , 11-12 Seminole Tribe ...
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Keepers of the Central Fire: Issues in Ecology for Indigenous Peoples Lorelei A. Lambert Limited preview - 1999 |
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