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Chelsea Berry, "Poisoned Relations: Healing, Power, and Contested Knowledge in the Atlantic World" (U Pennsylvania Press, 2024)

New Books in Science, Technology, and Society

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The Dual Nature of Relationships in Healing Practices

This chapter explores the vital importance of connections for health practitioners of African descent, highlighting how these relationships serve as a source of strength and knowledge in their healing practices. Additionally, it addresses the paradox of these ties, which can both empower practitioners and present risks, particularly in historical contexts of enslavement.

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