Some Comments on Medical Care of a Minority Race in the United States; 1986
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- Identifier
- MS1133-0323
- Title
- Some Comments on Medical Care of a Minority Race in the United States; 1986
- Description
- This paper, presented posthumously by Dr. George B. Craddock at a Sphex Club meeting, provides an in-depth examination of the medical and social aspects of the Gypsy community in the United States, focusing particularly on their health practices, cultural norms, and interactions with the medical system. Dr. Craddock's paper, relying heavily on the work of Dr. James D. Thomas and other anecdotal evidence, offers a unique insight into the often nomadic and insular Gypsy community, highlighting their strong cultural coherence, traditional practices, and the challenges they face in integrating with mainstream medical services.
- Date
- 23 January 1986
- Creator
- Craddock, George B.
- topic
- talk
- lecture
- SPHEX Club
- George B. Craddock
- Craddock
- 1986
- Gypsy community
- Roma
- medical practices
- cultural norms
- nomadic lifestyle
- health disparities
- social integration
- traditional remedies
- community cohesion
- medical system challenges
- Type
- Text
- Genre
- lectures
- Digital Format
- application/pdf
- Language
- English
- Repository
- George M. Jones Library Association
- Rights
- https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/
- Rights Holder
- George B. Craddock
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