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Author: Ted Kaptchuk
ISBN : B007FI0OHY
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Download for free books Free Download The Web Has No Weaver: Understanding Chinese Medicine [Kindle Edition] for everyone book with Mediafire Link Download LinkThe Web That Has No Weaver is a classic and comprehensive volume that discusses the theory and practice of Chinese medicine. Kaptchuk's book is an invaluable resource in the field and an authoritative guide that helps readers understand both Western and Eastern healing practices. Here in the revised edition is further research into ancient Chinese practices as well as active involvement in cutting-edge scientific research.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Ted J. Kaptchuk, O.M.D. is associate director of the Center for Alternative Medicine Research and Education at the Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston as well as an assistant professor of medicine at Harvard Medical School in Massachusetts.Download latest books on mediafire and other links compilation Free Download The Web Has No Weaver: Understanding Chinese Medicine [Kindle Edition]
- File Size: 2767 KB
- Print Length: 532 pages
- Page Numbers Source ISBN: 0809228408
- Publisher: RosettaBooks (November 29, 2010)
- Sold by: Amazon Digital Services, Inc.
- Language: English
- ASIN: B007FI0OHY
- Text-to-Speech: Enabled
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This book provides a comprehensive introduction to the theory and philosophy behind traditional Chinese medicine. The average lay person may find more information here than they need at first but better that than a dumbed-down, less comprehensive book which will leave them nothing to turn to if/when they eventually decide they want more information. And unlike some Chinese medical books where 'facts' are produced seemingly from thin air, each of Kaptchuk's chapters is followed by an extensive section of notes/references.
The Web was one of the first books on Chinese medicine published in English for the layman and despite its limitations, I feel it is still one of the best. I am a practicing acupuncturist/herbalist and I recommend this book to my patients. It isn't perfect - sometimes there's too much detail, the illustrations could be clearer, could have included more info about herbs, etc. But to Kaptchuk's credit, some sections of this book are written with a beautiful simplicity unmatched by anything I've seen written since, e.g. when he compares the way Chinese painters represented the natural elements in their landscapes to the "poetic logic" a Chinese physician employs when evaluating a patient. It is no small task to sum up traditional Chinese medicine in a single volume but Kaptchuk has done an admirable job.
This book is considered required reading for every acupuncture student and is often recommended for patients who are interested in learning more about the medicine. I find it too difficult for the layman. and the text becomes laborious. Exploring the wonders of Chinese medicine should be exciting and enjoyable. There are many books which fulfill this with excellent illustrations. As students we found the book less than helpful and few ever finished reading this tome. As a practitioner, it sits on my shelf, but I have never referred to it.
My recommendations for the beginner in these studies are:
1. The Complete Illustrated Guide to Chinese Medicine by Tom Williams
Great pictures, easy to read. Have it my waiting room. Most read by my patients (next to the Chinese astrology books).
2. The Chinese Way to Healing: Many Paths to Wholeness by Mischa Cohen, LAc
Mischa presents the medicine clearly and has easy to follow suggestions for self care.
3. Healing With Whole Foods, Oriental Traditions and Modern Nutrition by Paul Pitcford
Integrates Oriental and Western nutritional knowledge. Excellent resource for layperson and practitioner alike.
4. ANYTHING by Giovanni Maciocia or Dan Bensky
5. A Manual of Acupuncture by Peter Deadman and Mazin Al-Khafaji
As a professor of acupuncture, I have found this textbook to be one of the best attempts to integrate all of the translated material and organize it into a very readable reference. Excellent, invaluable resource for students and practitioners alike.
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