This highly successful textbook covers the basic 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 the context of Western clinical
practice. The new edition features new and updated material plus an
accompanying website containing over 650 self-testing questions in a
variety of formats.
* 25th Anniversary edition of the Western world’s best-selling
book on Chinese medicine!
* Logical, sequential organization builds from basic theoretical
concepts, through functions of individual organs, diagnosis,
pathology, pattern recognition & disease categories, and the
appropriate use of acupuncture points
* Clearly explains the theory and practice of Chinese Medicine to
Western medical audiences
* Based on a unique and invaluable combination of extensive clinical
experience in the West, current Chinese Medicine textbooks and ancient
sources, in particular, the _‘Yellow Emperor’s Classic of Internal
Medicine’_ (Nei Jing) and the _‘Classic of Difficulties’ _(Nan
Jing)
* Includes Pinyin equivalents to make it immediately evident which
original term is being translated
* Abundantly illustrated with over 750 line drawings and more than
1000 tables & boxes designed to emphasize the key facts
* End of chapter_ Learning Outcomes_ point out ‘must-know’
information
* A helpful colour-plate section provides valuable information for
diagnosis
_ * Cases Studies_ and _Case Histories_ apply theory to diagnosis
and treatment, bringing the subject to life in a realistic context
* An extensive_ Glossary_ explains new terms and their origins from
translation
* Additional Appendices list _Prescriptions_, _Bibliography_ and
_Chinese_ _Chronology_
* Authored by Giovanni Maciocia, one of the Western world's leading
subject matter experts
* An accompanying EVOLVE website provides over 650 self-testing
questions and answers to help readers check their understanding of
frequently complex information
* New _Case Histories_ help ‘bring the subject to life’
* Expanded subject area coverage including new clinical guidelines
and additional acupuncture point combinations
* Contains further analysis of acupuncture point actions
* Innovative guidelines aid students learning Chinese Medicine
patterns
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ISBN
9780702066313
Publisert
2018
Utgave
3. utgave
Utgiver
Vendor
Churchill Livingstone (US)
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Digital bok
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