Healers and Empires in Global History

Discover the fascinating world of healing practices across cultures in Healers and Empires in Global History by Markku Hokkanen. Published by Springer Nature Switzerland AG in 2019, this hardback edition spans 279 pages, offering an in-depth analysis of non-Western healers within various imperial contexts, including the Arctic, Asia, Africa, the Americas, and the Caribbean.

Hokkanen delves into the rich narratives of healers, patients, and local communities, highlighting their resilience and agency in the face of modernizing imperial states, evolving medical science, and the forces of commercialization. This book is essential for anyone interested in the intersections of medicine, culture, and power throughout history. Immerse yourself in this compelling exploration of how healing practices have shaped and been shaped by global empires.