Keepers of the Central Fire: Issues in Ecology for Indigenous PeoplesJones & Bartlett Learning, 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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... UNITED NATIONS CONFERENCE ON ENVIRONMENT AND DEVELOPMENT 208 APPENDIX C URANIUM : KNOWN FACTS AND HIDDEN DANGERS 215 APPENDIX D ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH COMPETENCIES IN THE NURSING CURRICULUM 227 APPENDIX E GRASS ROOTS ORGANIZATIONS 229 ...
... UNITED NATIONS CONFERENCE ON ENVIRONMENT AND DEVELOPMENT 208 APPENDIX C URANIUM : KNOWN FACTS AND HIDDEN DANGERS 215 APPENDIX D ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH COMPETENCIES IN THE NURSING CURRICULUM 227 APPENDIX E GRASS ROOTS ORGANIZATIONS 229 ...
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