Spiritual Dimensions of Healing:From Native Shamanism to Contemporary Health Care
Anthropology of Consciousness December 1, 1993 Peer reviewed DOI: 10.1525/ac.1993.4.4.17.1
Summary
This book explores the role of spirituality in healing across cultures, tracing practices from Native American shamanism to modern health care settings. It examines how spiritual beliefs and rituals contribute to healing processes, arguing that these dimensions are often overlooked in contemporary medicine. The authors present a framework for integrating spiritual perspectives into clinical practice, drawing on cross-cultural examples and theoretical insights.
Study at a glance
| Design | theoretical or philosophical paper |
|---|---|
| Key finding | Spiritual dimensions are integral to healing across cultures and should be incorporated into contemporary health care. |
Abstract
Spiritual Dimensions of Healing: From Native Shamanism to Contemporary Health Care. Stanley Krippner and Patrick Welch New York: Irvington, 1992 293 pp. ISBN 0‐ 8290‐2462‐X; 0‐8290‐3162‐6 with audio cassette. $19.95 (cloth); $39.95 with audio cassette.