Health and Wellness in Colonial America

by Rebecca Tannenbaum

Overview

This book provides a broad introduction to medical practices among Anglo-Americans, Native Americans, and African Americans during the colonial period, covering everything from dentistry to childcare practices to witchcraft. It is ideal for college or advanced high school courses in early American history, the history of medicine, or general social history.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780313384912
Publisher:	ABC-CLIO, Incorporated
Publication date:	08/17/2012
Series:	Health and Wellness in Daily Life
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	249
File size:	963 KB

About the Author

Rebecca Tannenbaum, PhD, received her doctorate from Yale University, New Haven, CT, where she is now senior lecturer in history. Her published works include The Healer's Calling: Women and Medicine in Early New England.