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The Foundations of Chinese Medicine: A Comprehensive Text 3rd Edition, Kindle Edition

by Giovanni Maciocia (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
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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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  1. ISBN-13
    978-0702052163
  2. Edition
    3rd
  3. Sticky notes
    On Kindle Scribe
  4. Publisher
    Churchill Livingstone
  5. Publication date
    11 May 2015
  6. Language
    English
  7. File size
    36617 KB
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"..this rich tapestry of Chinese medical practice and philosophy does offer a unique illumination of a divine subject." Reviewed by Jim Young on behalf of glycosmedia.com, Aug 2015

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The 25th Anniversary edition of the world’s most successful English language textbook on Chinese Medicine!

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B00ZC33OVM
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Churchill Livingstone; 3rd edition (11 May 2015)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 36617 KB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Up to 4 simultaneous devices, per publisher limits
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 1253 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.7 out of 5 stars 399

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Giovanni Maciocia

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GIOVANNI MACIOCIA

- University education: M.A. in Economics from Naples University, 1968.

- Chinese Medicine education:

Giovanni Maciocia trained at the International College of Oriental Medicine in England, graduating in 1974 as a Bachelor of Acupuncture. He has been practising acupuncture since then. In 1976, he also graduated as a medical herbalist with the National Institute of Medical Herbalists, England. In 1980, 1982 and 1987 he attended three post-graduate courses in China on acupuncture and herbal medicine at the Nanjing College of Traditional Chinese Medicine. From 1984 to 1986 he learned Chinese herbal medicine with Dr Ted Kaptchuk and he has been practising Chinese herbal medicine since then. From 1988 to 1991 he was co-director of the School of Chinese Herbal Medicine in England.

He is the author of 6 books which have been adopted as standard textbooks by many colleges all over the world: Tongue Diagnosis in Chinese Medicine (1987), The Foundations of Chinese Medicine (1989), The Practice of Chinese Medicine (1994), Obstetrics and Gynaecology in Chinese Medicine (1997), Diagnosis in Chinese Medicine (2004, The Channels of Acupuncture (2006) and the Psyche in Chinese Medicine (2008).

Giovanni Maciocia was appointed Honorary Professor by the Nanjing University of Traditional Chinese Medicine in China.

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Pippa
5.0 out of 5 stars Very good textbook - author is well researched, content well structured and well communicated
Reviewed in Australia on 9 October 2023
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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...
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5.0 out of 5 stars A good foundation study for TCM
Reviewed in Australia on 27 August 2019
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A comprehensive guide to TCM. A must have for anyone who wish to learn more about TCM
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5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing information!
Reviewed in Australia on 19 March 2019
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Amazing information!
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Kadi Reial
5.0 out of 5 stars Super book
Reviewed in Germany on 21 July 2023
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very good information, clearly written, lots of advices, practical hints.
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Lisa
5.0 out of 5 stars Super consigliato
Reviewed in Italy on 18 September 2022
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Consigliato per tutti gli studenti di TCM
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jude
5.0 out of 5 stars Twice as thick as the old version
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 18 August 2021
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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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jude
5.0 out of 5 stars Twice as thick as the old version
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 18 August 2021
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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Lauren
5.0 out of 5 stars Understandable & Well Organized. Exactly what I was looking for.
Reviewed in Canada on 20 December 2017
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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!
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Reviewed in India on 12 March 2017
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I think this book is a must for anyone who wants to have a strong foundation in chinese medicine.
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