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 93
... caused by radiation ... also genetic mutations ... are caused right down to the lowest levels . It is now confirmed . . . by the scientific community that mental retardation is caused by radiation in the womb , and this seems to be also ...
... caused by radiation ... also genetic mutations ... are caused right down to the lowest levels . It is now confirmed . . . by the scientific community that mental retardation is caused by radiation in the womb , and this seems to be also ...
Page 122
... caused him to lose his position at the university . State , national , and local people stepped up a crusade to stop the project . The Point Hope villagers sent a letter of protest to then President Kennedy denouncing the project as too ...
... caused him to lose his position at the university . State , national , and local people stepped up a crusade to stop the project . The Point Hope villagers sent a letter of protest to then President Kennedy denouncing the project as too ...
Page 125
... causing a reduction in the numbers of animals . Fluctuating water levels in the reser- voirs restricted the ability of ... caused additional destruction . Airports and communication infra- structures were built as were construction camps ...
... causing a reduction in the numbers of animals . Fluctuating water levels in the reser- voirs restricted the ability of ... caused additional destruction . Airports and communication infra- structures were built as were construction camps ...
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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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