What is Medicine? Western and Eastern Approaches to Healing

What is Medicine? Western and Eastern Approaches to Healing

Paul U. Unschuld, 2009

Overview

This work presents the first comparative history of Western and Chinese medicine, spanning two millennia from their ancient origins to modern scientific advances. It examines shifts in medical theory by relating the history of medicine in Europe and China to political, economic, and contextual changes. The author challenges claims of absolute 'truth' in both Eastern and Western models of physiology and pathology. This book offers a timely contribution to healthcare policy discussions, illuminating cognitive dynamics in medicine and stimulating debate on the interpretation of reality in managing the human organism.

Who it's for

• Students of medical history
• Researchers in comparative medicine
• Individuals interested in healthcare policy
• Readers exploring the philosophy of medicine

Key features

• Pages: 256
• Binding: Softcover
• Publisher: Wiley
• Year: 2009
• ISBN: 9780520257665