Believe It or Not
Kramer, Michael S. This book examines the history, culture, and science behind health myths. The word ¿myth¿ can have two quite different meanings: (1) a shared tradition or story and (2) a belief that can be falsified. Most previous books have focused on ¿busting¿ the second type of myth ¿ explaining why the myth is false. In contrast, ¿Believe It or Not: The History, Culture, and Science Behind Health Beliefs and Practices¿ explores the cultural and religious ...