Type | Journal Article |
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Author | Ralph C. Croizier |
Publication | Comparative Studies in Society and History |
Volume | 12 |
Issue | 3 |
Pages | 275-291 |
Date | Jul., 1970 |
ISSN | 00104175 |
URL | http://www.jstor.org.ezproxy.bu.edu/stable/178238 |
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Library Catalog | JSTOR |
Extra | ArticleType: primary_article / Full publication date: Jul., 1970 / Copyright © 1970 Society for Comparative Studies in Society and History |
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Type | Journal Article |
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Author | George M. Foster |
Publication | American Anthropologist |
Volume | 78 |
Issue | 4 |
Pages | 773-782 |
Date | Dec., 1976 |
ISSN | 00027294 |
URL | http://www.jstor.org.ezproxy.bu.edu/stable/675143 |
Accessed | Mon Nov 9 00:09:43 2009 |
Library Catalog | JSTOR |
Extra | ArticleType: primary_article / Full publication date: Dec., 1976 / Copyright © 1976 American Anthropological Association |
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This paper argues that disease etiology is the key to cross-cultural comparison of non-Western medical systems. Two principal etiologies are identified: personalistic and naturalistic. Correlated with personalistic etiologies are the belief that all misfortune, disease included, is explained in the same way; illness, religion, and magic are inseparable; the most powerful curers have supernatural and magical powers, and their primary role is diagnostic. Correlated with naturalistic etiologies are the belief that disease causality has nothing to do with other misfortunes; religion and magic are largely unrelated to illness; the principal curers lack supernatural or magical powers, and their primary role is therapeutic.
Type | Journal Article |
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Author | R T Francoeur |
Publication | SIECUS Report |
Volume | 20 |
Issue | 4 |
Pages | 1-8 |
Date | 1992 Apr-May |
Journal Abbr | SIECUS Rep |
ISSN | 0091-3995 |
Short Title | Sexuality and spirituality |
URL | http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov.ezproxy.bu.edu/pubmed/12343737 |
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Library Catalog | NCBI PubMed |
Extra | PMID: 12343737 |
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This article outlines some of the major Eastern sexual and spiritual traditions (primarily Hinduism, Taoism and Tantrism), and discusses their relevance for the contemporary Western world. The article begins by examining the sources of Eastern sexual traditions, before and after the “Axial” period, the turning point at which male consciousness and power gained ascendancy over the female principle. Although a phallocentric view of the world came to dominate the East, Eastern cultures -- unlike the West -- maintained a respect for nature. According to this view, health and spirituality are gained only when humanity respects its place in the cosmos and lives in harmony with nature. The article then examines the sexual traditions of Hinduism, in which sexual asceticism not only coexisted but also complimented the celebration of sexual desire and pleasure. The article then discusses the Taoist traditions, which, among other things, stressed the importance of female sexual satisfaction. Taoism argued that men cannot experience true sexual ecstasy unless they develop the ability to control their ejaculation. The Tantric sexual tradition, the article explains, maintained that ultimate sexual pleasure would enable one to experience the true nature of reality. The article then goes on to review variations of these traditions: the Hindu Tantric Doctrine (Shaktism), the Buddhist Tantric Doctrine, and Tantra and Yoga. Finally, the article considers the relevance of these Eastern philosophies to the Western sexual tradition, which has tended to view sexuality as antagonistic to spiritual liberation.
Type | Book |
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Author | Thomas P Kasulis |
Author | Roger T Aimes |
Author | Wimal Dissanayake |
Series | SUNY series, the body in culture, history, and religion |
Place | Albany |
Publisher | State University of New York Press |
Date | 1993 |
ISBN | 079141079X |
Library Catalog | library.bu.edu Library Catalog |
Call Number | B105.B64 S45 1993 |
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Type | Book |
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Author | Charles M Leslie |
Author | Allan Young |
Contributor | American Anthropological Association |
Series | Comparative studies of health systems and medical care |
Place | Berkeley |
Publisher | University of California Press |
Date | 1992 |
ISBN | 0520073177 |
Library Catalog | library.bu.edu Library Catalog |
Call Number | R581 .P38 1992 |
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The essays in this book ask how patients and practitioners know what they know-what evidence of disease or health they consider convincing and what cultural traditions and symbols guide their thinking. Whether discussing Japanese anatomy texts, Islamic humoralism, Ayurvedic clinical practice, or a variety of other subjects, the authors offer an exciting range of information and suggest new theoretical avenues for medical anthropology.
Type | Journal Article |
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Author | Bhushan Patwardhan |
Author | Dnyaneshwar Warude |
Author | P Pushpangadan |
Author | Narendra Bhatt |
Publication | Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine: eCAM |
Volume | 2 |
Issue | 4 |
Pages | 465-473 |
Date | Dec 2005 |
Journal Abbr | Evid Based Complement Alternat Med |
DOI | 10.1093/ecam/neh140 |
ISSN | 1741-427X |
Short Title | Ayurveda and traditional Chinese medicine |
URL | http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov.ezproxy.bu.edu/pubmed/16322803 |
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Library Catalog | NCBI PubMed |
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Ayurveda, the traditional Indian medicine (TIM) and traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) remain the most ancient yet living traditions. There has been increased global interest in traditional medicine. Efforts to monitor and regulate herbal drugs and traditional medicine are underway. China has been successful in promoting its therapies with more research and science-based approach, while Ayurveda still needs more extensive scientific research and evidence base. This review gives an overview of basic principles and commonalities of TIM and TCM and discusses key determinants of success, which these great traditions need to address to compete in global markets.
Type | Journal Article |
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Author | Peter Worsley |
Publication | Annual Review of Anthropology |
Volume | 11 |
Pages | 315-348 |
Date | 1982 |
ISSN | 00846570 |
URL | http://www.jstor.org.ezproxy.bu.edu/stable/2155785 |
Accessed | Sun Nov 8 23:37:25 2009 |
Library Catalog | JSTOR |
Extra | ArticleType: primary_article / Full publication date: 1982 / Copyright © 1982 Annual Reviews |
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