Vol. 35 · 1957 edition
History in the Making
A starting point
Palmer explains changes and clarifications to his position on spinal corrections. The text is particularly useful for examining how he communicated revisions to an audience concerned about continuity in chiropractic practice.
Part of the discussion addresses a revised position concerning cervical misalignment and explains why Palmer does not regard it as a return to the older meric approach. The need for clarification reveals an audience trying to understand whether a technical change also means a change in principle.
That makes the volume particularly useful for studying how a movement handles revision. Look for what Palmer says remains constant, what he is modifying, and the reasons he offers for the distinction. Read alongside the specificity and research volumes to place these explanations within a longer development.
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