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Currents Of Tradition In Chinese Medicine 16262006,New
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In 1626, A Young Man Named Fei Shangyou Moved His Family To Menghe, A Small Town In The Yangzi Delta Of China. According To Family Legend, He Abandoned His Career As A Scholar And Began Working As A Physician. In Doing So, He Founded A Medical Lineage That Continues To The Present Day. This Book Describes The Development, Flourishing, And Decline Of This Lineage And Its Many Branches, As Well As That Of The Other Medical Lineages And Families With Which It Merged Over Time To Form The Current Of Menghe Learning (Menghe Xuepai). This Current And Its Offshoots Produced Some Of The Most Influential Physicians In The Chinese Medical Tradition During The 19Th And 20Th Centuries. Menghe Physicians, Their Disciples And Students Treated Emperors, Imperial Mandarins, Nationalist Party Generals, Leading Figures In The Communist Party, Affluent Businessmen, And Influential Artists. In Late Imperial China, Menghe Medicine Was A Selfconscious Attempt To Unite Diverse Strands Of Medical Learning Into One Integrated Tradition Centered On Ancient Principles Of Practice. In Republican Shanghai, Menghe Physicians And Their Students Were At The Forefront Of Medical Modernization, Establishing Schools, Professional Associations, And Journals That Became Models For Others To Follow. During The 1950S And 1960S, The Heirs Of Menghe Medicine Were Key Players In Creating The Institutional Framework For Contemporary Chinese Medicine. Their Students Are Now Practicing All Over The World, Shaping Chinese Medicine In Los Angeles, New York, Oxford, Mallorca, And Berlin. The History Of The Menghe Current Is Relevant To Anyone Interested In The Development Of Chinese Medicine In Late Imperial And Modern China. This Book Traces Chinese Medical History Along The Currents Created By Generations Of Physicians Linked To Each Other By A Shared Heritage Of Learning, By Descent And Kinship, By Sentiments Of Native Place As Well As Nationalist Fervor, By Personal Rivalries And Economic Competition, By The Struggle For The Survival Of Tradition And Glorious Visions Of A New Global Medicine. On The Level Of Both Theory And Practice, This History Marks A Departure From The Focus On Texts And Ideas That Has Dominated Western Engagement With Chinese Medicine To Date. Its Goal Is To Locate Medicine Within The Concrete Lives Of Physicians And Their Patients, Restoring An Agency To Their Actions That Easily Gets Lost In Our Search For The Forces Or Structures That Shape Historical Process. To This End, The Author Interweaves Social History And Medical Case Studies, Ethnography And Biography To Narrate A Story Of Chinese Medicine That Is Very Different From Any That Has Been Told Before.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'Currents of Tradition in Chinese Medicine 1626-2006'? A: The book focuses on the history and development of the Menghe medical lineage in Chinese medicine, tracing its evolution from 1626 to 2006, highlighting its influential figures and contributions to the field.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Currents of Tradition in Chinese Medicine 1626-2006' is Volker Scheid.
- Q: What is the condition of the book? A: The book is listed in 'New' condition, ensuring it is in excellent shape for readers.
- Q: How many pages does this book contain? A: The book contains 564 pages.
- Q: What is the binding type of 'Currents of Tradition in Chinese Medicine 1626-2006'? A: This book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: When was 'Currents of Tradition in Chinese Medicine 1626-2006' published? A: The book was published on May 18, 2007.
- Q: What are some key themes discussed in the book? A: Key themes include the integration of diverse medical traditions, the historical context of Chinese medicine, and the impact of socio-political factors on medical practices.
- Q: Is this book suitable for beginners in Chinese medicine? A: Yes, the book provides valuable insights into Chinese medicine's historical context, making it accessible for both beginners and those with more advanced knowledge.
- Q: What makes this book different from other texts on Chinese medicine? A: This book emphasizes the lives and experiences of physicians and patients, rather than solely focusing on texts and theories, offering a unique narrative of Chinese medical history.
- Q: Can this book be useful for understanding modern Chinese medicine? A: Yes, it traces the lineage and evolution of Chinese medicine, providing context that is relevant to understanding contemporary practices.