Personhood and disease in Alcoholics Anonymous: A perspective from the anthropology of religious healing

Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) is the most widely known therapy for excessive drinking or alcoholism, yet little is understood about how AA 'works'. Clues to AA's therapeutic mechanisms can be uncovered when the fellowship is approached from the perspective of the anthropology of religious...

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Main Author: Swora, Maria Gabrielle (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: Taylor & Francis 2001
In: Mental health, religion & culture
Year: 2001, Volume: 4, Issue: 1, Pages: 1-21
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