A quantitative approach to the study of folk medical beliefs and practices: A Nebraska example, CA. 1870-1970

Author

Phyllis M. Japp, University of Nebraska at Omaha

Date of Award

12-1-1979

Document Type

Thesis

Degree Name

Master of Arts (MA)

Department

History

First Advisor

Dr. Jo Ann Carrigan

Abstract

Scholars of many disciplines find in folk medicine a topic of interest. Formerly the domain of antiquarians, anthropologists, and folklorists, the medical beliefs and practices of ordinary people now intrique sociologists, psychologists, and historians, as well as members of medical professions.

Comments

A Thesis Presented to the Department of History and the Faculty of the Graduate College University of Nebraska In Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for the Degree Master of Arts. Copyright 1979, Phyllis M. Japp

Recommended Citation

Japp, Phyllis M., "A quantitative approach to the study of folk medical beliefs and practices: A Nebraska example, CA. 1870-1970" (1979). Student Work. 599.
https://digitalcommons.unomaha.edu/studentwork/599