The latest edition of this hugely popular volume continues to provide
readers in the West with a clear explanation of the theory and practice
of Chinese medicine.
Richly illustrated and fully updated throughout, Foundations of Chinese
Medicine retains its careful structure to present the subject in a
systemized manner which ranges from first principles to the diagnosis
and management of a wide range of disease states. NOW WITH AN
ACCOMPANYING WEBSITE containing an extensive bank of review and test
material, the latest edition of this important volume has been
redesigned to provide a more accessible, up-to-date feel to the content
to enhance the reader's learning experience.
Offering a unique combination of rigorous scholarship together with a
wealth of clinical experience, Maciocia's Foundations of Chinese
Medicine will be ideal for all students of Chinese medicine, acupuncture
and Chinese herbal medicine as well as qualified practitioners needing
to stay up-to-date with changes in the field.
"For the student or practitioner of Chinese medicine this is a
definitive text book." Reviewed by Jim Young on behalf of
glycosmedia.com, Aug 2015
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25th Anniversary edition of the Western world's
best-selling book on Chinese medicine!
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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
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Clearly explains the theory and practice of Chinese Medicine to
Western medical audiences
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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)
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Includes Pinyin equivalents to make it immediately evident which
original term is being translated
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Abundantly illustrated with over 750 line drawings and more than 1000
tables & boxes designed to emphasize the key facts
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End of chapter Learning Outcomes point out 'must-know' information
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Cases Studies and Case Histories apply theory to diagnosis and
treatment, bringing the subject to life in a realistic context
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An extensive Glossary explains new terms and their origins from
translation
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Additional Appendices list Prescriptions, Bibliography and
Chinese Chronology
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Authored by Giovanni Maciocia, one of the Western world's leading
subject matter experts
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An accompanying EVOLVE website provides over 650 self-testing
questions and answers to help readers check their understanding of
frequently complex information
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New Case Histories help 'bring the subject to life'
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Expanded subject area coverage including new clinical guidelines and
additional acupuncture point combinations
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Contains further analysis of acupuncture point actions
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Innovative guidelines aid students learning Chinese Medicine patterns
