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 25 th 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 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 Review: Great book - Very well written, great for students Review: Twice as thick as the old version - For student information, I wanted to know the difference between the old book (I already had) and the new version. The new book is twice as thick with thiner pages, colour coded sections and more illustrations. I've not yet used it as it's for my course. I'll update my review at a later date
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| Customer Reviews | 4.7 out of 5 stars 462 Reviews |
S**O
Great book
Very well written, great for students
J**E
Twice as thick as the old version
For student information, I wanted to know the difference between the old book (I already had) and the new version. The new book is twice as thick with thiner pages, colour coded sections and more illustrations. I've not yet used it as it's for my course. I'll update my review at a later date
D**M
excellent detail book for all interested in Chinese medicine
excellent recommended book and first class new edition totally live up to expectation in both clarity and explanation drawing s
F**A
the title perfectly fits
It is a perfect single-volume book about the foundations of TCM.
S**I
Five Stars
I've seen much older version and this book exceeds my expectation! Everything I need to know about TCM.
M**A
No needling instructions
The book is great, however this edition is missing the guidance on needling!!! Be aware if you want to use this book as a reference guide.
K**K
It's a must have
Great compendium for anyone wanting to explore/learn traditional Chinese medicine!
A**R
A core text
An absolute must for any student of Chinese medicine
P**A
Very good textbook - author is well researched, content well structured and well communicated
This book: "The Foundations of Chinese Medicine: A Comprehensive Text" by Giovanni Maciocia is a thorough textbook. It is a required text for a bachelor degree in Traditional Chinese Medicine (BTCM) in the tertiary institutions where the BTCM is offered in Australia. I purchased this book after first owning the original 1989 printed edition, which was a great introduction, but has less information than this latest edition (third). The order of theory is well thought out. It provides introductory understanding of the fundamental theories of TCM, yet it is not a total replacement for the Chinese medical classics. It is, however, one of the next best tests to use and is good for students who cannot read and understand books written in Chinese. The only down side of this text is that it is difficult to communicate the TCM theory in English, so the limitations are mostly related to that, since the rest of the authors books have a plethora of information about the other aspects of TCM, such as channels, diagnosis, and more...
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.
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!
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.
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