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Looks at narrative in the history of ayurvedic medical literature and the perspectives on illness and patienthood that emerge.

Assembles the most important theories in the field of health communication in one comprehensive volume, designed for students and practitioners alike Health Com

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Introduction : Gurukulas and tradition-making in modern Ayurveda -- Situating Sanskrit (texts) in ayurvedic education -- Practicing texts -- Knowledge that heal