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James H. Stephenson
A physician, researcher, and editor, he became a notable voice in 20th-century American homeopathy. His work ranged from medical writing and provings to practical guides that kept older traditions alive for new readers.
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Farm Engines and How to Run Them: The Young Engineer's Guide
by James H. Stephenson
About the author
Born in 1919, he worked in publishing before serving in World War II, then earned his M.D. from Cornell University in 1951. Later he moved away from conventional medicine and became deeply involved in homeopathy, combining clinical practice with research and editorial work.
He served as an editor of the Journal of the American Institute of Homeopathy and Acta Homoeopathica Scandinavica, and he was associated with the American Institute of Homeopathy as a trustee and director of research. He is also remembered for books such as A Doctor's Guide to Helping Yourself with Homeopathic Remedies and Hahnemannian Provings, which reflect his interest in making homeopathic ideas available to both practitioners and general readers.
Archival records at Cornell show that his papers include writings, notes, and correspondence, suggesting a career shaped by both scholarship and strong personal convictions. He died in 1985.