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State University of New York Press -, 1993. Gd. condition / PB / .. Educating our students to fail .., -. (F9). Soft Cover. Good., State University of New York Press -, 1993, 2.5, Disc… Mehr…

State University of New York Press -, 1993. Gd. condition / PB / .. Educating our students to fail .., -. (F9). Soft Cover. Good., State University of New York Press -, 1993, 2.5, Discovery Publishing House Pvt. Ltd., 2009. Hardcover. New. Monographs published on various Tribes in India by Anthropologists, Sociologists and other scholars have made passing references of ethnomedical beliefs and practices about the tribes studied by them. Tribhuwan Robin, in his Book cuptioned, ""Medical World of Tribals,"" has dealt with illness ideology, Body symbolism and ritual healing. However, there are hardly any Books that have explored the tribal perceptions of body image, human reproduction and Birth control, from an insider`s perspective. This book presents the perceptions beliefs and practices of five tribes namely, Thakars, Santhals, Gonds, Mavchis and Ao Nagas about human body, reproduction and birth control. The Authors suggest that such studies by carried out in all the 750 tribes of the country, so as to understand the scientific rationale and also the misconceptions and superstitious beliefs that are harmful. This data base will certainly contribute in evaluating the safety, efficacy, quality and the standardization of tribal ethnomedical systems, so as to protect their Heritage and preserve their knowledge. This book will certainly prove useful to researchers and students of social, health and Medical sciences, including NGOs and Governmental departments. Contents, I. MEDICINE, BIRTH CONTROL AND CONTRACEPTIVE PRACTICES : TRADITIONAL AND MODERN PERSPECTIVE : Introduction : i. The Institution of Medicine ii. Traditional Medicine and Medical Systems 1. Concept of Contraceptives-Ancient Perspective 2. Concept of Contraceptives-Modern Perspective 3. Traditional and Modern Practices : Comparative Perspective 4. Global Policies of WHO 5. Policies of Government of India 6. Religious Views on Birth Control 7. Review of Literature 8. Statement of the Problem 9. Research Questions 10. Objectives of the Study 11. Significance of the Study II. RESEARCH Methodology : 1. Background of the Study 2. Locale of the Study 3. Target Population 4. Data Collection 5. Data Analysis 6. Sampling Procedures 7. Chapter Scheme III. BODY IMAGE AND HUMAN REPRODUCTION PROCESS : Section A : 1. Conception : Biological Process 2. Role of Hormones in Reproduction Process 3. Different Stages of Growth 4. Delivery Process 5. Complications and Risks : i. Complications and Risks of Birth ii. Fetal Complications iii. The Post-natal Period Complications Section B : 1. Body Image: Tribal Perceptions 2. Perceptions and Ideas About the Process of Conception 3. Beliefs and Practices Regarding Delayed Deliveries IV. BODY IMAGE, HUMAN REPRODUCTION AND BIRTH CONTROL PRACTICES AMONG THE THAKARS : 1. Brief Ethnographic Profile of Thakars 2. Traditional Contraceptive Practices Among Thakars 3. Body Image : Thakar Perception : i. Difference between Males and Females ii. Openings of the Body iii. Bodily Fluids : a. Fluids of Life b. Fluids that Sustain Life iv. Physiology of Bodily Systems v. Concept of Reproduction vi. Concept of Digestion vii. Concept of Respiration viii. Concept of Nervous System ix. Circulatory System Concepts x. Human Body as a Natural Symbol xi. Concept of Death xii. Male and Female Reproductive System xii. Concept of Age and Growth 4. Birth Control Ritual 5. Nature and Role of Ethno-medical Specialists 6. Discussion V. ETHNO-MEDICAL THERAPIES FOR CONTRACEPTION AND IMPOTENCY AMONG SANTHALS : 1. Profile of Santhals 2. Ethno-medical Beliefs 3. Traditional Contraceptive Practices : i. Disease Concept ii. Therapies for Stopping Conception and Pregnancies Completely iii. Initiative of Sambandh in Identification of Traditional Contraceptive Practice iv. Contraceptives and Abortion including Herbs v. Herbs for Secretion of Breast Milk vi. Herbs for Treating Impotency and Arousing Sexual Desire vii. Herbs for Treating Irregular Menstruation and Anaemia VI. ETHNO-MEDICAL PRACTICES AMONG GO Printed Pages: 292., Discovery Publishing House Pvt. Ltd., 2009, 6<

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Discovery Publishing House Pvt. Ltd., 2009. Hardcover. New. Monographs published on various Tribes in India by Anthropologists, Sociologists and other scholars have made passing referen… Mehr…

Discovery Publishing House Pvt. Ltd., 2009. Hardcover. New. Monographs published on various Tribes in India by Anthropologists, Sociologists and other scholars have made passing references of ethnomedical beliefs and practices about the tribes studied by them. Tribhuwan Robin, in his Book cuptioned, "Medical World of Tribals," has dealt with illness ideology, Body symbolism and ritual healing. However, there are hardly any Books that have explored the tribal perceptions of body image, human reproduction and Birth control, from an insider`s perspective. This book presents the perceptions beliefs and practices of five tribes namely, Thakars, Santhals, Gonds, Mavchis and Ao Nagas about human body, reproduction and birth control. The Authors suggest that such studies by carried out in all the 750 tribes of the country, so as to understand the scientific rationale and also the misconceptions and superstitious beliefs that are harmful. This data base will certainly contribute in evaluating the safety, efficacy, quality and the standardization of tribal ethnomedical systems, so as to protect their Heritage and preserve their knowledge. This book will certainly prove useful to researchers and students of social, health and Medical sciences, including NGOs and Governmental departments. Contents, I. MEDICINE, BIRTH CONTROL AND CONTRACEPTIVE PRACTICES : TRADITIONAL AND MODERN PERSPECTIVE : Introduction : i. The Institution of Medicine ii. Traditional Medicine and Medical Systems 1. Concept of Contraceptives-Ancient Perspective 2. Concept of Contraceptives-Modern Perspective 3. Traditional and Modern Practices : Comparative Perspective 4. Global Policies of WHO 5. Policies of Government of India 6. Religious Views on Birth Control 7. Review of Literature 8. Statement of the Problem 9. Research Questions 10. Objectives of the Study 11. Significance of the Study II. RESEARCH Methodology : 1. Background of the Study 2. Locale of the Study 3. Target Population 4. Data Collection 5. Data Analysis 6. Sampling Procedures 7. Chapter Scheme III. BODY IMAGE AND HUMAN REPRODUCTION PROCESS : Section A : 1. Conception : Biological Process 2. Role of Hormones in Reproduction Process 3. Different Stages of Growth 4. Delivery Process 5. Complications and Risks : i. Complications and Risks of Birth ii. Fetal Complications iii. The Post-natal Period Complications Section B : 1. Body Image: Tribal Perceptions 2. Perceptions and Ideas About the Process of Conception 3. Beliefs and Practices Regarding Delayed Deliveries IV. BODY IMAGE, HUMAN REPRODUCTION AND BIRTH CONTROL PRACTICES AMONG THE THAKARS : 1. Brief Ethnographic Profile of Thakars 2. Traditional Contraceptive Practices Among Thakars 3. Body Image : Thakar Perception : i. Difference between Males and Females ii. Openings of the Body iii. Bodily Fluids : a. Fluids of Life b. Fluids that Sustain Life iv. Physiology of Bodily Systems v. Concept of Reproduction vi. Concept of Digestion vii. Concept of Respiration viii. Concept of Nervous System ix. Circulatory System Concepts x. Human Body as a Natural Symbol xi. Concept of Death xii. Male and Female Reproductive System xii. Concept of Age and Growth 4. Birth Control Ritual 5. Nature and Role of Ethno-medical Specialists 6. Discussion V. ETHNO-MEDICAL THERAPIES FOR CONTRACEPTION AND IMPOTENCY AMONG SANTHALS : 1. Profile of Santhals 2. Ethno-medical Beliefs 3. Traditional Contraceptive Practices : i. Disease Concept ii. Therapies for Stopping Conception and Pregnancies Completely iii. Initiative of Sambandh in Identification of Traditional Contraceptive Practice iv. Contraceptives and Abortion including Herbs v. Herbs for Secretion of Breast Milk vi. Herbs for Treating Impotency and Arousing Sexual Desire vii. Herbs for Treating Irregular Menstruation and Anaemia VI. ETHNO-MEDICAL PRACTICES AMONG GO Printed Pages: 292., Discovery Publishing House Pvt. Ltd., 2009, 6<

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