Paul U. Unschuld Libros

This small volume by one of the most distinguished living historians of traditional Chinese medicine is a tour de force of specialist knowledge. Victor H. Mair, University of Pennsylvania

"For over a century, from the First Opium War in 1839-42 to the end of the Second World War, China was repeatedly humiliated by Western imperial powers and by its smaller neighbor, Japan. For a time the Middle Kingdom seemed on the verge of becoming a pawn of foreign interests. Then, in a process unmatched in history, this great culture recovered vigorously from its seemingly hopeless plight - so much so that today the state, its leaders and its burgeoning economic and military might are globally acknowledged and not infrequently feared. The Fall and Rise of China: Healing the Trauma of History traces the country's development in the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries up to the present day and offers an explanation of the collective mentality that enabled China, confronted by the superiority of Western science and technology, to commit to the unsparing self-diagnosis that enabled its impressive rise and radical transformation. The country identified the aspects of Western civilization it must adopt in order to remove the cultural impediments to its own renaissance. Profoundly wounded, China prescribed for itself a therapy that followed the same principle used in Chinese medicine: that the cause lies first and foremost within oneself. Prevention and treatment must therefore always begin with one's own deficiencies and mistakes. In this powerful polemic Paul Unschuld presents an entirely new understanding and analysis of China's past and offers fascinating insights into its possible future."--Publisher's website

The translation of the Ling Shu by Paul Unschuld is a groundbreaking academic work, filling a significant gap in the literature on Chinese medicine. It stands out for its completeness and fluency, providing access to essential Chinese texts. Unschuld's deep understanding of commentary traditions and the historical context of the Chinese language enhances the translation, making it a vital resource for both scholars and practitioners interested in the foundations of Asian medical concepts.

The complete annotated translation of the Su Wen offers an accurate and insightful guide to the fundamental concepts of traditional Chinese medicine. This work is designed to inspire new research directions and make the text accessible to a broader audience, enhancing understanding of its historical and cultural significance.

Proceedings of an International Symposium on Translation Methodologies and Terminologies

Western fascination with Chinese medicine -- especially with the therapeutic technique of acupuncture -- first arose in the 17th century, yet a systematic investigation of its history, theoretical foundations, and the practical applications of Chinese medicine has only been undertaken in the recent past. Very few of the more than 13,000 Chinese medical texts known today have been translated into European languages. This volume explores the wealth of sources providing today's researchers with an ever more accurate and widening knowledge of health care in Chinese history. Historical manuscripts and printed texts, artefacts used by physicians and pharmacists, such as beautifully decorated medicine flasks, works of fine art and illustrations for teaching purposes, and other items show the attention paid to aesthetic values in China's everyday culture in the past. At the same time they offer often surprising insights into the reality of a long-standing medical tradition that, only recently, has been profoundly remodelled in the course of China's modernization.

This book explores the classical text and takes a student into the rich history of Traditional Chinese Medicine.

Compte tenu de l'intérêt suscité par la médecine chinoise en Europe, cet ouvrage présente pour la première fois une analyse de l'histoire des idées en médecine chinoise depuis ses débuts, il y a plus de deux millénaires jusqu'à nos jours, associée à une comparaison avec l'histoire de la médecine occidentale. Dans ces deux approches, l'auteur explique de façon innovante et un peu provocante les causes des changements des théories médicales.