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Folk Medicine in Southern AppalachiaIn the first comprehensive exploration of the history and practice of folk medicine in the Appalachian region, Anthony Cavender melds folklore, medical anthropology, and Appalachian history and draws extensively on oral histories and archival sources from the nineteenth century to the present. He provides a complete tour of ailments and folk treatments organized by body systems, as well as information on medicinal plants, patent medicines, and magico
In the first comprehensive exploration of the history and practice of folk medicine in the Appalachian region, Anthony Cavender melds folklore, medical anthropology, and Appalachian history and draws extensively on oral histories and archival sources from the nineteenth century to the present. He provides a complete tour of ailments and folk treatments organized by body systems, as well as information on medicinal plants, patent medicines, and magico-religious beliefs and practices. He investigates folk healers and their methods, profiling three living practitioners: an herbalist, a faith healer, and a Native American healer. The book also includes an appendix of botanicals and a glossary of folk medical terms.Demonstrating the ongoing interplay between mainstream scientific medicine and folk medicine, Cavender challenges the conventional view of southern Appalachia as an exceptional region isolated from outside contact. His thorough and accessible study reveals how Appalachian folk medicine encompasses such diverse and important influences as European and Native American culture and America's changing medical and health-care environment. In doing so, he offers a compelling representation of the cultural history of the region as seen through its health practices.
Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: University of North Carolina Press
Published: 12/08/2003
ISBN: 9780807854938
Pages: 288
Weight: 0.81lbs
Size: 9.22h x 5.23w x 0.77d
Review Citations: Choice 07/01/2004 pg. 2086
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Dogs love them
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I have 5 large dogs and they love their chew toys but are picky and tend to tear up the ones they like. These large bones are perfect for my 70 - 90 pounds dogs and are almost indestructible. Most chew toys last a day with them these have lasted a couple of weeks and show no sign of being destroyed anytime soon.
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Works for my aggressive chewer
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It is extremely hard material! My puppy is 6 month old and rips through everything and these absolutely have lasted longer than any plush toys, bully sticks etc. I honestly didn't think I would like them for her but she definitely aggressively choose on these all the time and they hold up so well. If you have a dog that aggressively choose these work for mine.
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Tough, durable, and appealing
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My Belgium loved her new toysβ¦. Instantly started to destroy them β¦ I can already tell these will last a while with how tough they are.
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Received these chew toys earlier today and my dog latched onto them quickly. He has been alternating playing with these since delivery.
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Got for larger pup, but younger/smaller pup likes them more.
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I got these to try for our older pup that likes to chew on sticks and is always wanting to bring one inside, but I think he just prefers sticks instead. Our younger pup loves them though and steals them...runs off with one and chews on it...comes back and steals the other to take to her pile of toys for eventual destruction. That's just her nature. Ha ha! She is about 35 lbs. and, though these might be a little larger than I might have initially gotten for her, they are great and work just fine to keep her busy and entertained.
I think the value for 2 super tough chew toys that are going to last more than a week is great. The texture of them is good for gnawing, or at least she thinks so. I would get them again but will not need to for awhile.
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