A Near Fine Book Issued without a Dust Jacket. Light bumping and sunning to extremities. Text block has a trace of dust soiling, otherwise bright and fresh. Text is unmarked. Binding is a trifle shaken but square, pulled at crown. Hardcover. Large Octavo. [xxviii], [2], 3-1205pp. Publisher's Matte Silver Waxed Boards, White and Blue Detailing.

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Bibliographic Details

Title

The Foundations of Chinese Medicine: A Comprehensive Text for Acupuncturists and Herbalists

Publisher

Churchill Livingstone, Elsevier, Edinburgh, London

Publication Date

2005

Language

English

ISBN 10

0443074895

ISBN 13

9780443074899

Binding

Hardcover

Edition

Second Edition.

Condition

Near Fine

Dust Jacket Condition

Dust Jacket Included

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Synopsis

This successful Chinese medicine textbook covers the theory of traditional Chinese medicine and acupuncture, and discusses in detail the use of acupuncture points and the principles of treatment. The material is based on rigorous reference to ancient and modern Chinese texts, and explains the application of theory in a Western practice context. The new edition features new and updated material, including discussion of 50 additional acupuncture points and more patterns. A redesigned layout complements the accessible writing style and makes the material even easier to follow. Plus, an accompanying CD-ROM contains over 750 self-testing questions in a variety of formats.

The actions and functions of acupuncture points are thoroughly discussed, both from the classics and from the author's own experience.
English style and terminology makes material easy to follow.
Comprehensive text contains everything students need for a complete introduction to the theory of acupuncture and Chinese medicine.
Theory is combined with an in-depth acupuncture section.
Concepts are clearly explained, including those that are complex and obscure material.
Logical, sequential organization builds from basic theoretical concepts, through functions of individual organs, to disease categories, and the appropriate use of points.
Authored by Giovanni Maciocia, one of the Western world's leading authorities on Chinese medicine.

About the Author

Giovanni Maciocia is one of the most highly-regarded and respected authors and lecturers in the West. He is Visiting Associate Professor at the Nanjing University of Traditional Chinese Medicine and has many years of experience in teaching and practice. Giovanni trained initially in the UK and then in China, learned Chinese to be able to study from original Chinese texts, and was one of the first practitioners and authors to introduce Chinese medicine in a clear and accessible way to a Western student audience.

Giovanni Maciocia has written other best-selling books under the Elsevier Churchill Livingstone imprint - The Practice of Chinese Medicine: The Treatment of Diseases with Acupuncture and Chinese Herbs, 2e (ISBN 978-0443074905), Diagnosis in Chinese Medicine: A Comprehensive Guide, 1e (ISBN 9780443064487), The Channels of Acupuncture: Clinical Use of the Secondary Channels and Eight Extraordinary Vessels, 1e (ISBN 9780443074912), The Psyche in Chinese Medicine: Treatment of Emotional and Mental Disharmonies with Acupuncture and Chinese Herbs, 1e (ISBN 9780702029882), and Obstetrics and Gynecology in Chinese Medicine, 2e (ISBN 9780443104220).

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