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In the Bonesetter's Waiting Room: Travels Through Indian Medicine

Aarathi Prasad

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In the Bonesetter's Waiting Room: Travels Through Indian Medicine

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Exploring India's rich, diverse medical history.

If you're intrigued by the confluence of tradition and modernity in medicine, "In the Bonesetter's Waiting-Room" is a treasure trove that takes you through India's vast medical landscape. Aarathi Prasad's narrative embarks on an educational journey that reveals both ancient practices and cutting-edge innovations within Indian medicine. This book is perfect for anyone with a curiosity about how different cultures approach healthcare, blending historical context with contemporary insights.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

In the Bonesetter's Waiting Room: Travels Through Indian Medicine

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ISBN: 9781781254875
Author: Aarathi Prasad
Publisher: IPS - Profile Books
Date of Publication: 2018-01-09
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Science, History, Travel
Related Topics: Travelogue, Medical, Medicine
Goodreads rating: 3.59
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Aarathi Prasad investigates how Indian medicine came to be the way it is. Her travels take her to bonesetter clinics in Jaipur and Hyderabad and the waiting rooms of Bollywood's best plastic surgeons, and introduce her to traditional healers as well as the world's best heart surgeon, who is revolutionizing treatment of the poor around the globe. In the Bonesetter's Waiting Room tells the story of the Indian people, in sickness and in health, and provides a unique perspective on the most diverse and fascinating country in the world. Aarathi Prasad is a biologist and writer.
 

Exploring India's rich, diverse medical history.

If you're intrigued by the confluence of tradition and modernity in medicine, "In the Bonesetter's Waiting-Room" is a treasure trove that takes you through India's vast medical landscape. Aarathi Prasad's narrative embarks on an educational journey that reveals both ancient practices and cutting-edge innovations within Indian medicine. This book is perfect for anyone with a curiosity about how different cultures approach healthcare, blending historical context with contemporary insights.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

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