Author: SINGH, SIMON. ERNST, EDZARD
Title: Trick or Treatment : the Undeniable Facts about Alternative Medicine / Simon Singh & Edzard Ernst
Description: New York : W. W. Norton 2008. First Edition. In this groundbreaking analysis. over thirty of the most popular treatments--acupuncture. homeopathy. aromatherapy. reflexology. chiropractic. and herbal medicines--are examined for their benefits and potential dangers. Questions answered include: What works and what doesn’t? What are the secrets. and what are the lies? Who can you trust. and who is ripping you off? Can science decide what is best. or do the old wives’ tales really tap into ancient. superior wisdom? In their scrutiny of alternative and complementary cures. authors Simon Singh and Edzard Ernst also strive to reassert the primacy of the scientific method as a means for determining public health practice and policy. An exceptional copy; fine in an equally fine dw. now mylar-sleeved. Particularly and surprisingly well-preserved; tight. bright. clean and especially sharp-cornered. Literally as new.; 8vo 8' - 9' tall; 342 pages; Description: 342 p. : ill. ; 25 cm. Includes bibliographical references (p. 329-331) and index. Subjects: Alternative medicine -- Complementary therapies --Evidence-based medicine --Placebo Effect.Weight in Kg appr.:

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