The Medical Library Association Guide to Finding Out About Complementary and Alternative Medicine ─ The Best Print and Electronic Resources

Crawford (Pennsylvania State U. Harrisburg Library) combines his expertise as a university library director, training as a naturopathic doctor, and experience as a client of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) in creating a guide to resources on the fastest-growing sector of American health care. The text is designed to assist librarians answering basic reference questions on CAM, and for library patrons and general readers. Coverage includes an opening chapter on general resources, followed by 23 chapters focusing on major therapies, from homeopathy to meditation, naturopathy to tai chi and qigong, traditional Chinese medicine, acupuncture, and yoga. Each chapter contains general information on the specific type of CAM, its history, its use, and practitioner training, followed by an annotated, selected listing of books, websites, and periodicals; all resources listed are in English, the majority published in the U.S., UK, and Canada. The appendix provides tips for discussing CAM with a physician. Annotation c2010 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)