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Clown doctors: Shaman healers of western medicine

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Title

Clown doctors: Shaman healers of western medicine

Description

Both clown and shaman violate natural and cultural rules in their performances, help patient and family deal with illness, use suggestion and manipulation of medical symbols in attempting to alleviate their patients' distress.

Creator

Linda Miller Van Blerkom

Source

Medical Anthropology Quarterly. 9.4. Dec 1995. p. 462-475.
GN296 MAQ NO.4 1995.

Date

1995

Contributor

seah

Format

Article journal