Chinese Medicine and Healing: An Illustrated History

Name: Chinese Medicine and Healing: An Illustrated History
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Book Synopsis: Chinese Medicine and Healing is a comprehensive introduction to a rich array of Chinese healing practices as they have developed through time and across cultures. Contributions from fifty-eight leading international scholars in such fields as Chinese archaeology, history, anthropology, religion, and medicine make this a collaborative work of uncommon intellectual synergy, and a vital new resource for anyone working in East Asian or world history, in medical history and anthropology, and in biomedicine and complementary healing arts.

This illustrated history explores the emergence and development of a wide range of health interventions, including propitiation of disease-inflicting spirits, divination, vitality-cultivating meditative disciplines, herbal remedies, pulse diagnosis, and acupuncture. The authors investigate processes that contribute to historical change, such as competition between different types of practitioner—shamans, Daoist priests, Buddhist monks, scholar physicians, and even government officials. Accompanying vignettes and illustrations bring to life such diverse arenas of health care as childbirth in the Tang period, Yuan state-established medical schools, fertility control in the Qing, and the search for sexual potency in the People’s Republic.

The two final chapters illustrate Chinese healing modalities across the globe and address the challenges they have posed as alternatives to biomedical standards of training and licensure. The discussion includes such far-reaching examples as Chinese treatments for diphtheria in colonial Australia and malaria in Africa, the invention of ear acupuncture by the French and its worldwide dissemination, and the varying applications of acupuncture from Germany to Argentina and Iraq.

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Unlock the ancient wisdom of Chinese Medicine and Healing with our comprehensive illustrated history book. Delve into a rich array of healing practices that have developed over centuries, as you discover the secrets behind traditional Chinese medicine. With contributions from leading scholars in fields such as archaeology, history, anthropology, religion, and medicine, this collaborative work offers a rare intellectual synergy that will captivate both history enthusiasts and those interested in alternative healing arts.

Immerse yourself in fascinating historical accounts of health interventions, ranging from propitiation of disease-inflicting spirits to pulse diagnosis and acupuncture. Experience the evolution of various healing modalities and gain insights into the competition between practitioners from different backgrounds, including shamans, Daoist priests, Buddhist monks, and scholar physicians. Let the accompanying vignettes and illustrations transport you to significant moments in history, such as childbirth in the Tang period and state-established medical schools in Yuan.

Step beyond borders and explore Chinese healing practices around the world. Discover the challenges these healing modalities have posed to biomedical standards of training and licensure. Uncover the remarkable applications of Chinese treatments in colonial Australia and Africa, and learn about the global impact of inventions like ear acupuncture. From Germany to Argentina and Iraq, witness the varying applications of acupuncture and its ability to transcend cultures and continents.

Embark on a journey of ancient wisdom and contemporary relevance. Our Chinese Medicine and Healing: An Illustrated History book will transport you to the roots of traditional medicine and leave you with a deeper appreciation for the enduring power of Chinese healing practices. Click here to order your copy now!

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