Traditional Chinese Medicine: Heritage and Adaptation

by Paul U. Unschuld

Book Overview

A leading authority explains the ideas and practice of Chinese medicine from its beginnings in antiquity to today. Paul U. Unschuld describes medicine's close connection with culture and politics throughout Chinese history. He brings together texts, techniques, and worldviews to understand changing Chinese attitudes toward healing and the significance of traditional Chinese medicine in both China and the Western world.

Unschuld reveals the...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0231175019
• ISBN13: 9780231175012
• Release Date: January 2018
• Publisher: Columbia University Press
• Length: 184 Pages
• Weight: 0.35 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 5.4" x 8.5"