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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... effects of , 130-131 Carson , Rachel , 8 Catherine the Great , 185 Catholicism , influence of , 40 , 47-48 , 161 Cayuga Nation , 129 Ceremonies / rituals , importance of , 2 , 24 Cesium , health effects of , 142 , 187 " Changing Woman ...
... effects of , 130-131 Carson , Rachel , 8 Catherine the Great , 185 Catholicism , influence of , 40 , 47-48 , 161 Cayuga Nation , 129 Ceremonies / rituals , importance of , 2 , 24 Cesium , health effects of , 142 , 187 " Changing Woman ...
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... effects of , 95-97 Hydrogen sulfide , health effects of , 183 Hypertension , 127 Immune system , depression / suppression of , 131-132 , 186 Indian Health Services ( IHS ) , 26 , 90 , 92-93 , 100 Indian Removal Act ( 1830 ) , 90–91 ...
... effects of , 95-97 Hydrogen sulfide , health effects of , 183 Hypertension , 127 Immune system , depression / suppression of , 131-132 , 186 Indian Health Services ( IHS ) , 26 , 90 , 92-93 , 100 Indian Removal Act ( 1830 ) , 90–91 ...
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... effects of , 95-97 Kiowa Nation , 93-95 uranium , health effects of , 92-93 Onandoga Nation , 129 Oneida Nation , 129 Oraganochlorines ( DDT ) , see DDT Organochlorine PCBs , health effects of , 132 Osceola , Chief , 91 Owls , 191-192 ...
... effects of , 95-97 Kiowa Nation , 93-95 uranium , health effects of , 92-93 Onandoga Nation , 129 Oneida Nation , 129 Oraganochlorines ( DDT ) , see DDT Organochlorine PCBs , health effects of , 132 Osceola , Chief , 91 Owls , 191-192 ...
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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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