Chiropractic and the Social Context of Medical Technology, 1895-1925

The introduction of medical technology into chiropractic medicine is discussed. The use of the neurocalometer transformed chiropractic from a near-religious occupation to an alternative form of professional health care.

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Veröffentlicht in:	Technology and culture 1993-10, Vol.34 (4), p.808-834
1. Verfasser:	Martin, Steven C.
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Adoption of Innovations Biochemical and biophysical techniques Biology Biomedical technology Chiropractic Chiropractic - history Chiropractic medicine Chiropractors Electricity Equipment and Supplies - history Healers History History of medicine History of science and technology History of technology History, Modern 1601 Life sciences Machinery Medical Technology Medical treatment Medicine Medicine surgery pharmacy Nineteenth Century Occupations Pathology Physicians Techniques and explorations United States United States history
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Zusammenfassung:	The introduction of medical technology into chiropractic medicine is discussed. The use of the neurocalometer transformed chiropractic from a near-religious occupation to an alternative form of professional health care.
ISSN:	0040-165X 1097-3729
DOI:	10.2307/3106416