| A General Introduction to Traditional Chinese Medicine Contributor(s): Jiuzhang, Men (Editor), Lei, Guo (Editor) |
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ISBN: 1420090445 ISBN-13: 9781420090444 Publisher: Routledge OUR PRICE: $190.00 Product Type: Hardcover Published: August 2009 Annotation: A General Introduction to Traditional Chinese Medicine explores the peculiar way of thinking behind traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), its more than 2000-year history, its philosophy based theoretical system, and its cutting-edge uses in today's clinical practice. The book also covers TCM's basic features; the establishment and characteristics of its theoretical and clinical systems; the philosophical bases behind the practice, including yin-yang; and its medical model, method, and architecture. Complete with chapter outlines, culturally and historically informative endnotes, and an extensive glossary, this carefully designed guide provides a concise introduction to this time-tested practice. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Medical | Alternative & Complementary Medicine - Medical | Diseases - Health & Fitness | Herbal Medications |
| Dewey: 616.09 |
| LCCN: 2009016718 |
| Physical Information: 0.38" H x 7" W x 10" (1.03 lbs) 142 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Established by the Western Han dynasty more than 2,000 years ago, Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) is currently finding increased acceptance. A General Introduction to Traditional Chinese Medicine explores the thinking behind TCM, its philosophy-based theory, and its cutting-edge uses in today's clinical practice. The book covers:
Organized to make information easily accessible, each chapter contains:
Complete with chapter outlines and ancillary material, this carefully designed guide brings a time-tested practice back to the future. |