Bøger i Studies in Health, Illness & Caregiving serien

Presents beyond the depiction of African Americans as mere recipients of aid or as victims of neglect and highlights the ways black health activists created public health programs and influenced public policy. This title focuses on the infamous Tuskegee syphilis experiment by situating it within the context of black public health activity.

Considers the conflicts that arise between the values and assumptions of Western, scientific medicine and those of unconventional health systems. Providing examples of the importance and benefits of alternative health practices, this work identifies ways to integrate alternative strategies with orthodox medical treatments.