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OverviewThis book explores acupuncture's remarkable evolution in the United States over the last fifty years as it transitioned from an obscure practice to a pivotal modality in complementary medicine. These pages chronicle acupuncture's transformative journey within the dominant culture of Western scientific medicine, highlighting key milestones from the use of acupuncture in pain management to the NIH-sponsored open-access digital compendium of acupuncture points and related information. Through narratives detailing educational advancements, legislative battles, practical applications, and scientific research, the reader gains a comprehensive view of how acupuncture has navigated controversies and debates to secure its place in modern healthcare. This book traces acupuncture's expanding role in the healthcare system, reflects on its historical significance, and considers its future in global health. Insightful commentary provides acupuncture practitioners, skeptics, and aficionados with a useful overview of acupuncture's past, its current achievements and its promise for the future. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Changzhen Gong , Wei LiuPublisher: Cambridge Scholars Publishing Imprint: Cambridge Scholars Publishing Edition: Unabridged edition ISBN: 9781036406820ISBN 10: 1036406822 Pages: 481 Publication Date: 01 August 2024 Audience: Professional and scholarly , Professional & Vocational Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print  This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsReviewsAuthor InformationDr Changzhen Gong received his PhD in economics from the University of Minnesota, USA, and his BS and MS in mathematics from Shandong University, China. Dr Gong serves as the president of the American Academy of Traditional Chinese Medicine and editor-in-chief of the International Journal of Clinical Acupuncture. He has written, edited and published over seven hundred articles and books on acupuncture and Chinese medicine. He coauthored Modern Acupuncture. Dr Gong's other research areas include acupuncture and Chinese medicine history.Dr Wei Liu received her medical degree from Shandong University of Traditional Chinese Medicine in China and then trained in Public Health Nutrition from the University of Minnesota. She is the clinic director of TCM Health Center. She has combined acupuncture, Chinese herbs and nutrition in her practice for more than 30 years. Dr Liu has authored or co-authored over one hundred papers, articles and books on acupuncture and traditional Chinese medicine. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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