The Foundations of Chinese Medicine: A Comprehensive Text
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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 readerยs learning experience. Offering a unique combination of rigorous scholarship together with a wealth of clinical experience, Maciociaยs 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 25th Anniversary edition of the Western worldโs 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 โYellow Emperorโs Classic of Internal Medicineโ (Nei Jing) and the โClassic of Difficultiesโ (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 โmust-knowโ information 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 โbring the subject to lifeโ 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 Review: Super helpful for studying - This text has been super helpful with my studies. I used to just use the power points given in class. As a second year student I finally decided to use this text and it has made my life much easier. Review: Awesome book! - Love this book! The brighter colors and and white pages make all the difference in the world for this book! As opposed to the previous edition, makes for a much easier read on the eyes.....All the same amazing information and then some! A must have!!!
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| Customer Reviews | 4.8 out of 5 stars 472 Reviews |
A**R
Super helpful for studying
This text has been super helpful with my studies. I used to just use the power points given in class. As a second year student I finally decided to use this text and it has made my life much easier.
D**O
Awesome book!
Love this book! The brighter colors and and white pages make all the difference in the world for this book! As opposed to the previous edition, makes for a much easier read on the eyes.....All the same amazing information and then some! A must have!!!
L**N
I just can say this new edition is very helpful in order to uinderstand not just the basis but a great knowledge of Chinese Medi
It is very dificult to try making a review of this kind of work . I just can say this new edition is very helpful in order to uinderstand not just the basis but a great knowledge of Chinese Medicine ( Please note I did not say Traditional ) . I am reading every page and at the same time refreshing the old edition and getting new ideas and a new perspective of Chinese medicine. This book is mandatory for Both medical and research purposes. If you agree, my recomendation is to develop an educational way to learn more easily syndromes that remain in the mind of the practitioner. I mean it is not enough read the syndromes again and again, it is necessary to find a way to associate the condition to the patient in real life and of course to find the best treatment. This comment is pointing to find the way of how apply this knowledge and not to discredit in any way this work.
A**R
Comprehensive
Lots of well networked TCM info Prints tiny might need magnifying glass Devils in the details
Q**U
Excellent book !
My honest review: nice book, excellent content. Only, that it came damaged. I am not returning it because I really need to study it.
A**G
It arrived quick and perfect
It arrived quick and perfect condition
T**H
Fast Delivery, great price, foundation TCM book
Quick delivery and great price! I bought this โusedโ and itโs actually a brand new book that has a few minor scratches on the hardcover that you canโt notice. This is a must have foundation book for TCM. Thank you The Wisdom Shop!!
H**A
Very useful
Very good book, has given me new insights
K**L
Super book
very good information, clearly written, lots of advices, practical hints.
A**R
Five Stars
I think this book is a must for anyone who wants to have a strong foundation in chinese medicine.
S**O
Great book
Very well written, great for students
L**N
Understandable & Well Organized. Exactly what I was looking for.
This book is amazing. It is amazing, especially if you are English first language and have a background in Western science/medicine, because the book is laid out like every other textbook you are used to, but better. The explanations are clear and concise and the illustrations are effective and simple. I strongly suggest reading the The Spark in the Machine by Dan Keown and looking up the channels in more detail in The Foundations of Chinese Medicine if you are coming from the Western educational system and struggling to understand anything (...teaching yourself). I had so much difficulty in grasping the fundamental concepts before putting these 2 books together. I cannot believe how effective these 2 books are. Thank you, thank you, thank you!
K**R
Quick delivery
Super quick delivery the product was exactly as described exactly what I was after
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