The Spark in the Machine: How the Science of Acupuncture Explains the Mysteries of Western Medicine - Softcover
Synopsis
Why can salamanders grow new legs, and young children grow new finger tips, but adult humans can't regenerate? What is the electricity that flows through the human body? Is it the same thing that the Chinese call Qi? If so, what does Chinese medicine know, that western medicine ignores?
Dan Keown's highly accessible, witty, and original book shows how western medicine validates the theories of Chinese medicine, and how Chinese medicine explains the mysteries of the body that western medicine largely ignores. He explains the generative force of embryology, how the hearts of two people in love (or in scientific terms `quantum entanglement') truly beat as one, how a cheating heart is also an ill heart (which is why men are twice as likely to die of a sudden heart attack with their mistress than with their wife), how neural crest cells determine our lifespan, and why Proust's madeleines evoked the memories they did...
The book shows how the theories of western and Chinese medicine support each other, and how the integrated theory enlarges our understanding of how bodies work on every level. Full of good stories and surprising details, Dan Keown's book is essential reading for anyone who has ever wanted to know how the body really works.
"synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.
About the Author
Dr Daniel Keown has worked as a registered doctor since graduating with a medical degree from Manchester University in 1998. In 2008, he completed a degree in Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture from Kingston University, and he has studied alongside the renowned Dr Wang Ju-Yi at the Institute of Channel Diagnosis in Beijing. He lives and practises in Tunbridge Wells, UK.
"About this title" may belong to another edition of this title.
Search results for The Spark in the Machine: How the Science of Acupuncture...
Seller Image
The Spark in the Machine: How the Science of Acupuncture Explains the Mysteries of Western Medicine
Seller: Dream Books Co., Denver, CO, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: acceptable. This copy has clearly been enjoyedâ"expect noticeable shelf wear and some minor creases to the cover. Binding is strong, and all pages are legible. May contain previous library markings or stamps. Seller Inventory # DBV.1848191960.A
Stock Image
Spark in the Machine: How the Science of Acupuncture Explains the Mysteries of Western Medicine
Seller: HPB-Red, Dallas, TX, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Paperback. Condition: Good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used textbooks may not include companion materials such as access codes, etc. May have some wear or writing/highlighting. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority! Seller Inventory # S_465629354
Seller Image
The Spark in the Machine: How the Science of Acupuncture Explains the Mysteries of Western Medicine
Seller: Blue Vase Books, Interlochen, MI, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: acceptable. The item is very worn but is perfectly usable. Signs of wear can include aesthetic issues such as scratches, dents, worn and creased covers, folded page corners and minor liquid stains. All pages and the cover are intact, but the dust cover may be missing. Pages may include moderate to heavy amount of notes and highlighting, but the text is not obscured or unreadable. Page edges may have foxing age related spots and browning . May NOT include discs, access code or other supplemental materials. Seller Inventory # BVV.1848191960.A
Stock Image
The Spark in the Machine: How the Science of Acupuncture Explains the Mysteries of Western Medicine
Seller: GCCebooks, Salinas, CA, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Paperback. Condition: Acceptable. Seller Inventory # 3UAP3I002OE7
Stock Image
The Spark in the Machine: How the Science of Acupuncture Explains the Mysteries of Western Medicine
Seller: Magers and Quinn Booksellers, Minneapolis, MN, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
paperback. Condition: Very Good. May have light to moderate shelf wear and/or a remainder mark. Complete. Clean pages. Seller Inventory # 1549746
Seller Image
The Spark in the Machine: How the Science of Acupuncture Explains the Mysteries of Western Medicine
Seller: Rebooksellers, Tequesta, FL, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
paperback. Condition: Very Good. This Book is in Very Good condition. See our picture for exact item you will receive. All items ship within 24 hours. Packaging is 100% Recyclable. Most items purchased from Charitable organizations. A portion of each sale is also donated to a monthly charity, check your package for this month's charity. Reuse-Recycle-Rebook! Seller Inventory # 2505P-1199A-35B
Stock Image
The Spark in the Machine
Seller: World of Books (was SecondSale), Montgomery, IL, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: Very Good. Item in very good condition! Textbooks may not include supplemental items i.e. CDs, access codes etc. Seller Inventory # 00105516466
Stock Image
Spark in the Machine : How the Science of Acupuncture Explains the Mysteries of Western Medicine
Seller: GreatBookPrices, Columbia, MD, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: New. Seller Inventory # 19719393-n
Stock Image
The Spark in the Machine: How the Science of Acupuncture Explains the Mysteries of Western Medicine
Seller: Lakeside Books, Benton Harbor, MI, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: New. Brand New! Not Overstocks or Low Quality Book Club Editions! Direct From the Publisher! We're not a giant, faceless warehouse organization! We're a small town bookstore that loves books and loves it's customers! Buy from Lakeside Books! Seller Inventory # OTF-S-9781848191969
Seller Image
The Spark in the Machine: How the Science of Acupuncture Explains the Mysteries of Western Medicine (Paperback or Softback)
Published by
Singing Dragon 3/20/2014, 2014
ISBN 10: 1848191960
ISBN 13: 9781848191969
New
Paperback or Softback
Seller: BargainBookStores, Grand Rapids, MI, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Paperback or Softback. Condition: New. The Spark in the Machine: How the Science of Acupuncture Explains the Mysteries of Western Medicine. Book. Seller Inventory # BBS-9781848191969