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East Asian Medicine in Urban Japan: Varieties of Medical Experience (Comparative Studies of Health Systems and Medical Care) (Vo,Used
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An excellent description and analysis of East Asian medicine ... Based on fieldwork conducted in Japan during 1973 and 1974, which involved the use of a variecy of participantobserver techniques, as well as extensive reading in primary and secondary sources in Japanese and English, Lock's study makes a significant contribution to our understanding of an important dimension of life in Japan. . . In wellwritten chapters dealing with the philosophical foundations and historical development of East Asian medicine, Japanese attitudes regarding health, illness, and the human body, detailed description of kanpo clinics, herbal pharmacies, acupuncture and moxibustion clinics, shiatsu and anma clinics, East Asian medical schools as well as the interactions between various providers and patients (customers), Lock develops the cultural thesis ... In the process, she provides information on things most visitors to Japan have seen, heard, felt, and smelled but rarely understood.'Journal of Asian Studies 'Breaks important new ground . . Lock discusses concrete medical practice and its cultural significance in general. ... rich in comparisons, engrossing to read, and analytically penetrating .... an important and absorbing book. It is an engaging account of how at least some Japanese people respond to universal problems. Most readers will obtain from it their first clear impression of what East Asian medicine actually is and does.'Journal of Japanese Studies 'Of considerable significance for comparative crosscultural studies of medicine, of which this is the best account for a Japanese setting that we now possess.' Monumenta Nipponica 'Both Japan specialists and medical anthropologists will be stimulated, challenged, and engaged by this book.' Medical Anthropology Newsletter
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- Q: What is the main focus of 'East Asian Medicine in Urban Japan'? A: The book focuses on the description and analysis of East Asian medicine as practiced in urban Japan, exploring various medical experiences and cultural aspects associated with health and illness.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author is Margaret M. M. Lock, who conducted fieldwork in Japan and has extensively studied both primary and secondary sources related to East Asian medicine.
- Q: When was 'East Asian Medicine in Urban Japan' published? A: The book was published on January 1, 1980, with a release date of September 13, 1984.
- Q: What can I expect to learn from this book? A: Readers can expect to gain insights into the philosophical foundations, historical development, and cultural significance of East Asian medicine, as well as detailed descriptions of various medical practices in Japan.
- Q: Is this book suitable for beginners in medical anthropology? A: Yes, the book is engaging and accessible, making it suitable for both specialists in Japan and those new to the field of medical anthropology.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains 332 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: Is the book in new condition? A: Yes, the book is listed as being in new condition.
- Q: What edition of the book is available? A: This is the First Edition of 'East Asian Medicine in Urban Japan'.
- Q: Does the book include information on different medical practices? A: Yes, it includes detailed descriptions of various medical practices such as kanpo clinics, acupuncture, moxibustion, shiatsu, and anma clinics.