Neither Donkey nor Horse: Medicine in the Struggle over China's Modernity (Studies of the Weatherhead East Asian Institute)
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Book Synopsis: Neither Donkey nor Horse tells the story of how Chinese medicine was transformed from the antithesis of modernity in the early twentieth century into a potent symbol of and vehicle for China’s exploration of its own modernity half a century later. Instead of viewing this transition as derivative of the political history of modern China, Sean Hsiang-lin Lei argues that China’s medical history had a life of its own, one that at times directly influenced the ideological struggle over the meaning of China’s modernity and the Chinese state.
Far from being a remnant of China’s premodern past, Chinese medicine in the twentieth century coevolved with Western medicine and the Nationalist state, undergoing a profound transformation—institutionally, epistemologically, and materially—that resulted in the creation of a modern Chinese medicine. This new medicine was derided as “neither donkey nor horse” because it necessarily betrayed both of the parental traditions and therefore was doomed to fail. Yet this hybrid medicine survived, through self-innovation and negotiation, thus challenging the conception of modernity that rejected the possibility of productive crossbreeding between the modern and the traditional.
By exploring the production of modern Chinese medicine and China’s modernity in tandem, Lei offers both a political history of medicine and a medical history of the Chinese state.
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Looking for a captivating journey through the history of medicine in China? Look no further than Neither Donkey nor Horse: Medicine in the Struggle over China's Modernity. This remarkable book takes you on a fascinating exploration of how Chinese medicine evolved from being seen as backward to becoming a powerful symbol of China's own exploration of modernity. With its unique perspective, author Sean Hsiang-lin Lei unveils a captivating story that will leave you spellbound.
Lei goes beyond the ordinary narrative of modern Chinese history and delves deep into the realm of medicine. He reveals how Chinese medicine, far from being left behind as a relic of the past, adapted and coevolved with Western medicine and the Nationalist state. This transformation was not just institutional; it also changed the very essence of Chinese medicine, giving birth to a modern version. However, this new medicine faced critics who dismissed it as "neither donkey nor horse," a doomed hybrid of tradition and modernity. Yet, against all odds, this innovative practice not only survived but also challenged the conventional belief that the modern and traditional couldn't coexist.
By intertwining the development of modern Chinese medicine and the quest for China's modernity, Neither Donkey nor Horse offers a stunning dual perspective. You'll be transported through a political history of medicine and a medical history of the Chinese state. This captivating journey will provide you with insights into the struggles, triumphs, and complexities of this pivotal period in Chinese history.
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