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Charles Buck - Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine: Roots of Modern Practice - 9781848191594 - V9781848191594
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Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine: Roots of Modern Practice

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Description for Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine: Roots of Modern Practice Hardback. Drawing on his extensive experience and study in the field, Charles Buck presents an authoritative and accessible account of the history of acupuncture and Chinese medicine. The book provides an accurate overview, focussing on the key developments that are of most practical relevance to clinicians of today. Num Pages: 352 pages, 5 black and white. BIC Classification: MBX; VXHT1. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 184 x 257 x 24. Weight in Grams: 824.

Charles Buck draws on three decades of study, practice and teaching in this book to provide a relevant and engaging account of the origins of acupuncture and Chinese medicine. From its pre-Han dynasty roots to Chinese medicine as we know it today, Buck covers the key texts, the main scholars and the concepts they have contributed, emphasising those that are more relevant to clinicians wishing to understand the authentic tradition. The information presented is based on diverse sources including original translations of Chinese sources and interpretations of the work of many prominent medical sinologists. With Buck's lucid and engaging style, ... Read more

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Product Details

Publisher
Jessica Kingsley Publishers United Kingdom
Number of pages
300
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2014
Condition
New
Weight
824g
Number of Pages
352
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781848191594
SKU
V9781848191594
Shipping Time
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Ref
99-50

About Charles Buck
Charles Buck is widely respected as a practitioner, educator and author in the field of acupuncture and Chinese medicine. Originally from a medical science background he became one of the first to practise and teach Chinese herbal medicine in the UK over thirty years ago. He has since gained respect for his knowledge and insight and has made significant contributions ... Read more

Reviews for Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine: Roots of Modern Practice
We have waited a long time for this. We have had books on the history of Chinese medicine by sinologists who rarely understand the needs and focus of practitioners. And we have had decades of references to "traditional" Chinese medicine by practitioners who often know little about the history of our medicine, or who focus only on specific parts of ... Read more

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