{"product_id":"9788483529201","title":"HISTORY AS A TOOL IN TRADITIONAL CHINESE MEDICINE","description":"\u003ch2\u003eHISTORY AS A TOOL IN TRADITIONAL CHINESE MEDICINE\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis work offers a general overview of Traditional Chinese Medicine, using history as a key tool to understand its foundations. Dr. Marcos Díaz Mastellari presents a historiographical journey based on anecdotes, answering essential questions about what Eastern medicine is, how it differs from Western medicine, and what circumstances shaped its development. Ideal support material for those beginning their study of Traditional Asian Medicine, combining historical rigor with accessibility.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it about?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe book approaches Traditional Chinese Medicine from a historical and cultural perspective, breaking down its fundamental content through an engaging and anecdotal historiographical review. It explores the key differences between Eastern medicine and official Western medicine, as well as the factors that allowed Chinese medicine to sometimes be centuries ahead of the advances of Eurocentric civilization. The author answers questions such as what Eastern medicine is, what it deals with, and what circumstances made its differences possible, offering a comprehensive vision that goes beyond technical aspects to include the practitioner's personal professional culture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMain Topics\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eHistorical and philosophical foundations of Traditional Chinese Medicine.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eEpistemological differences between Eastern and Western medicine.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eChronological development of Asian medicine through significant anecdotes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eKey concepts such as energy, balance, and diagnosis in the Chinese tradition.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eInfluence of culture and history on Eastern medical practice.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is it recommended for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis book is aimed at students, professionals, and enthusiasts who are beginning to take an interest in Traditional Chinese Medicine, Traditional Asian Medicine, or Eastern Medicine. It is also useful for those who wish to understand the historical and cultural bases that differentiate this discipline from conventional medicine, without the need for deep prior knowledge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this book offers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eA clear and accessible introduction to the foundations of Traditional Chinese Medicine.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eUnderstanding of the historical and conceptual differences between Eastern and Western medicine.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eCultural and anecdotal context that facilitates the learning and retention of concepts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eTools to build a solid personal professional culture in the field of Eastern medicine.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAnswers to essential questions about the origin, evolution, and current relevance of Chinese medicine.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eAuthor: Dr. Marcos Díaz Mastellari\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePublisher: Mandala Ediciones\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eLanguage: Spanish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eSubject: Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eCollection: Pdt. Collection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eBinding: Paperback\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003ePublication date: December 2013\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eNumber of pages: 278\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 200 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEditorial Review\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA reference work for those starting out in Traditional Chinese Medicine, which stands out for its historical and anecdotal approach, avoiding excessive technicalities. Dr. Díaz Mastellari succeeds in building a bridge between Eastern culture and the Western reader, offering a solid foundation for understanding the fundamental differences between both medical systems. Its value lies in the clarity with which it addresses complex questions, making it a useful resource for both students and professionals seeking to broaden their cultural perspective.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MANDALA EDICIONES","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53407748063579,"sku":"9788483529201","price":12.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/0650\/6331\/files\/978848352920.jpg?v=1781858713","url":"https:\/\/kalamobooks.com\/en\/products\/9788483529201","provider":"Kalamo Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}