This is a study of traditional medical education in the People's Republic of China. The author became a disciple of a scholarly private practitioner, a Qigong master; attended courses given by a senior acupuncturist and masseur; and studied with undergraduates at the Yunnan College of Traditional Chinese Medicine, where the standardized knowledge of official Chinese medicine is inculcated. She compares theories and practices of these different Chinese medical traditions, and her fascinating insider's account of traditional medical practices brings out the way in which the context of instruction shapes knowledge.
Cambridge Studies in Medical Anthropology Series
This series delves into the dynamic field of medical anthropology, a rapidly expanding area of study. It explores how cultural, social, and historical contexts shape understandings of health, illness, and the body. From examining global healthcare systems to investigating intimate experiences of healing, these works offer profound insights into the human condition of care and well-being. Readers will gain a comprehensive understanding of this vital discipline.
