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 37
... living , as being alive . Each living thing has a specific role as a teacher and family member . Everything on Earth , whether stone , tree , creature , cloud , moon , sun , or human being , is one of our relatives ( Jaime Sams , 1994 ...
... living , as being alive . Each living thing has a specific role as a teacher and family member . Everything on Earth , whether stone , tree , creature , cloud , moon , sun , or human being , is one of our relatives ( Jaime Sams , 1994 ...
Page 96
... living along Lady Creek near the refinery are drinking water from wells contam- inated by hydrocarbons . The chemicals ' spill off means the contamination is carried by these waters to fishermen and recreation swimmers in the creek ...
... living along Lady Creek near the refinery are drinking water from wells contam- inated by hydrocarbons . The chemicals ' spill off means the contamination is carried by these waters to fishermen and recreation swimmers in the creek ...
Page 141
... living organisms . The Human Genome Project , in particular , will enable the creation of a new " molecular medicine ” based on early detection of disease , effective preventive medicine , efficient drug de- velopment , and personalized ...
... living organisms . The Human Genome Project , in particular , will enable the creation of a new " molecular medicine ” based on early detection of disease , effective preventive medicine , efficient drug de- velopment , and personalized ...
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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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