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 27
... Young's study ( 1994 ) presents further in - depth , detailed statistics through the process of biocultural epidemiology . “ Diabetes , alcohol abuse , suicide , and spousal abuse are the direct result of culture loss and that includes ...
... Young's study ( 1994 ) presents further in - depth , detailed statistics through the process of biocultural epidemiology . “ Diabetes , alcohol abuse , suicide , and spousal abuse are the direct result of culture loss and that includes ...
Page 28
... ( Young , 1994 ) . In this context , it is interesting to note the effect of more recent technological in- terventions . As Young ( 1994 ) reports , " The building of the Alaska Highway during World War II by the U.S. Military resulted in ...
... ( Young , 1994 ) . In this context , it is interesting to note the effect of more recent technological in- terventions . As Young ( 1994 ) reports , " The building of the Alaska Highway during World War II by the U.S. Military resulted in ...
Page 143
... young people . I try to help them . I wish people in Edmonton would hire them for jobs . There are so many talented native teachers , but no one hires them . We have talented lawyers , nurses , and other professionals who also find ...
... young people . I try to help them . I wish people in Edmonton would hire them for jobs . There are so many talented native teachers , but no one hires them . We have talented lawyers , nurses , and other professionals who also find ...
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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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