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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... culture , environment , clinical , and epidemiological as well as in the four directions of North / Mental , South / Emotional , West / Physical , and East / Spiritual . The aspect of culture also shares components of the four ...
... culture , environment , clinical , and epidemiological as well as in the four directions of North / Mental , South / Emotional , West / Physical , and East / Spiritual . The aspect of culture also shares components of the four ...
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... cultural meanings ( Rubin & Rubin , 1995 ) . Successful qualitative interviews require an understanding of the culture , which affects what is said and how the interview is heard . Emotions and cultural understanding impact the ...
... cultural meanings ( Rubin & Rubin , 1995 ) . Successful qualitative interviews require an understanding of the culture , which affects what is said and how the interview is heard . Emotions and cultural understanding impact the ...
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... culture . Throughout these changes , the power of and connection to the land for Native People remains a strong and serious fusion to health , culture , and the ancestors . In the culture of the Cree people , it is known as Meegwitch ...
... culture . Throughout these changes , the power of and connection to the land for Native People remains a strong and serious fusion to health , culture , and the ancestors . In the culture of the Cree people , it is known as Meegwitch ...
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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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