Introduction to Traditional Chinese Medicine (Includes one CD-ROM)

Author: He Yumin
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Publish Date: 2004-09-01
Features: Introduction to Traditional Chinese Medicine is an introductory course for TCM students, serving as a bridge between prior secondary education and specialized courses. Since its establishment in the mid-1980s, this course has played an active role in undergraduate TCM education, making it necessary to further refine it. This book is a rewritten version of the "Introduction to Traditional Chinese Medicine" introduced by Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine. Since its publication, the book has been revised multiple times and has been widely acclaimed. However, with the passage of time, academic progress, societal advancement, and evolving perspectives, significant adjustments to many content areas have become necessary. This book boldly introduces a series of new concepts in the chapter on the nature of medicine, recognizing that medicine is not merely science, technology, or benevolent art, but also a way of life, a type of culture, and a technique or skill that alleviates patient suffering, enhances joy, and improves quality of life, thereby better reflecting the characteristics of medicine. Additionally, new chapters on the current state of medicine and the development of TCM, as well as the art of learning TCM, have been added. These additions aim to provide fresh and practical knowledge to incoming university students.