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Sprache: Englisch
Verlag: Windstone Press Limited Mär 2009, 2009
Serie: Buch 1 von 3 - Reading the Classics of Chinese Medicine
- Softcover
Anbieter: AHA-BUCH GmbH, Einbeck, DeutschlandAHA-BUCH GmbH
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EUR 42,98
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Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Unlock the foundational language of Chinese medicine.Classical Chinese Medical Texts (Volume I) is the first introductory textbook focused exclusively on historical medical literature. Spanning over 1,800 years of medical history, from the late Han through the Qing dynasties, this book bridge…s the gap for students, practitioners, and language learners seeking direct access to original source texts without becoming overwhelmed by unrelated classical vocabulary.Why Choose This Book - Medicine-specific vocabulary: Skip the hundreds of irrelevant characters found in traditional Classical Chinese textbooks. Every lesson uses authentic medical terminology selected to build practical reading ability.- Historical, thematic selections: Explore texts and debates surrounding essential concepts including fire (??/??), the triple warmer (??), and the life gate (??).- Designed for classroom and independent study: Clear layouts, character analysis, and structural notes make the material accessible to learners at multiple levels.Inside Each Chapter: - Dual text layouts: Read traditional characters in authentic right-to-left format or use aligned pinyin study layouts.- Vocabulary and grammar support: Definitions and explanations prioritize clarity over dense linguistic terminology.- Translation guidance: Literal translations are intentionally separated from source passages to strengthen reading skills rather than encourage dependency.- Character focus sections: Examine the structure, history, and significance of key medical characters.Included Reference Tools: - Traditional text with simplified Chinese versions in Appendix I- Historical notes and an English-to-Chinese glossary- Complete pinyin index covering all characters across the text'This book was written to build a bridge into classical medical texts for those who have found the leap into original sources too time-consuming and frustrating.'- Richard L. GoodmanMove beyond secondary translations and begin reading the classical medical tradition closer to its original form.
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Sprache: Englisch
Verlag: Windstone Press Limited Jun 2010, 2010
Serie: Buch 3 von 3 - Reading the Classics of Chinese Medicine
- Softcover
Anbieter: AHA-BUCH GmbH, Einbeck, DeutschlandAHA-BUCH GmbH
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EUR 46,26
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Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Most practitioners study Chinese medicine through modern interpretation. Volume III teaches readers how classical physicians understood herbs, formulas, channels, and treatment strategy in the original language of the medical tradition.Classical Chinese Medical Texts: Learning to Read the Cla…ssics of Chinese Medicine (Volume III) advances readers into the deeper theoretical and practical foundations of classical Chinese medicine through guided study of original source texts spanning multiple dynasties and medical traditions.As the readings become more advanced, readers move beyond rigid definitions and begin engaging directly with the evolving language, theory, and clinical logic of Chinese medicine across historical periods.The primary focus of Volume III is herbal theory, formula construction, and practical application. Readers study how classical physicians understood medicinal flavors, herbal combinations, diagnostic principles, treatment hierarchy, and prescription modification directly from the original texts rather than through modern reinterpretation.Readers will learn to: - Read advanced classical Chinese medical passages with increasing independence- Understand the original language of herbal theory and formula construction- Interpret discussions of qi, flavor, nature, channels, and pathology in historical context- Recognize how medical language and grammar evolved across dynasties- Follow the reasoning behind classical treatment strategies and prescription modificationVolume III contains fifteen selections organized into thematic units including: - Channel Theory- Herbal Theory- Single Herb Monographs- Formula Theory- Formulas for Specific IllnessesSelections include material from the Shen Nong Ben Cao Jing, Huang Di Nei Jing Ling Shu, Nan Jing, Zhen Jiu Da Cheng, Tang Ye Ben Cao, and later Ming and Qing medical writings.Each chapter includes original Chinese source text, pinyin, vocabulary breakdowns, literal translations, grammatical analysis, and commentary on difficult passages and key characters.Designed for serious students, practitioners, translators, historians, and researchers seeking direct access to the language and thought of classical Chinese medicine.
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Sprache: Englisch
Verlag: Windstone Press Limited Okt 2009, 2009
Serie: Buch 2 von 3 - Reading the Classics of Chinese Medicine
- Softcover
Anbieter: AHA-BUCH GmbH, Einbeck, DeutschlandAHA-BUCH GmbH
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EUR 48,58
EUR 61,30 VersandVersand von Deutschland nach USAAnzahl: 2 verfügbar
Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Most practitioners never learn to read the original language of Chinese medicine. Volume II teaches readers how to move beyond translation and engage the classics directly.Classical Chinese Medical Texts: Learning to Read the Classics of Chinese Medicine (Volume II) guides readers deeper into… the intellectual and philosophical foundations of classical Chinese medicine through structured readings of original source texts.Moving beyond basic decoding, this volume teaches readers how classical medical authors organized ideas, defined illness, differentiated symptoms, and understood concepts such as spirit, evil, madness, deficiency, excess, and the role of the superior physician.Rather than relying on modern reinterpretations, this book trains students to stay close to the language of the source texts and understand them on their own terms.Readers will learn to: - Read increasingly difficult classical Chinese medical passages- Understand grammar and sentence structure in context- Interpret terminology historically rather than through modern assumptions- Distinguish literal meaning from later commentary- Follow the internal logic of classical diagnosis and theoryDrawing heavily from the Huang Di Nei Jing Ling Shu and selections from the Nan Jing, Jin Gui Yao Lue, and later medical writings, Volume II contains fifteen readings organized into five thematic units: - The Movement of Qi- The Superior Physician- Evil and Pathogenic Influence- Madness and Withdrawal- The Spirits (Shen)Each chapter includes original Chinese source text, pinyin, vocabulary breakdowns, literal translation, grammatical notes, and character analysis. Also included are simplified-character versions of the texts and a complete pinyin index for reference.Designed for serious students, practitioners, translators, historians, and researchers seeking direct access to the classical foundations of Chinese medicine.
