Five Lectures on the Foundations of Chinese Medicine: Copyedited by Florian Schm

Description: Five Lectures on the Foundations of Chinese Medicine by Friedrich G. Wallner The book contains the latest results of the research on the foundations of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), done by Professor Wallner from Vienna and a group of leading TCM specialists. The research on TCM does not deal with single medical concepts, but concentrates on its foundations, the structure and form of this medical science. It discusses the relation of TCM and Western Medicine, a concept of science, their peculiarities and differences, the problems of a thoughtless mixture. The book mainly presents five lectures by Professor Wallner about his latest research on the structure of TCM. Additionally, the book contains contributions from TCM specialists as Zhang Weibo, Lan Feng-Li, and GÜnter Gunia. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Author Biography The Author: Friedrich G. Wallner is professor for the Philosophy of Science at the University of Vienna. His publications cover a wide range from the Philosophy of Language, Contemporary Philosophy of Science to fundamental problems in Philosophy of Science. In the last 15 years he developed a new philosophy of Science: Constructive Realism. This approach opens many new ways to discuss, to ground and to demarcate science. In the last 10 years his specific interest has been focused on the relation between science and culture. In this context he analyzed the structure of Traditional Chinese Medicine. The author has published widely on 150 essays as well as 10 books. Table of Contents Contents: Latest results of TCM research – Foundations of TCM – Philosophy of Science – Constructive Realism (CR) – Wallner – Greiner – Zhang Weibo – Lan Feng-Li – GÜnter Gunia – Relation of TCM and Western Medicine – Concept of science – Peculiarities and differences – Methods and advantages of TCM. Details ISBN3631578695 Author Friedrich G. Wallner Series Culture and Knowledge Year 2009 ISBN-10 3631578695 ISBN-13 9783631578698 Format Paperback Subtitle Copyedited by Florian Schmidsberger Edited by Florian Schmidsberger Illustrations 8, 6 fig., 2 tables Edition 1st DEWEY 610 Short Title 5 LECTURES ON THE FOUNDATIONS Language English Media Book Series Number 9 Publisher Peter Lang AG Imprint Peter Lang AG Place of Publication Bern Country of Publication Switzerland Publication Date 2009-03-27 UK Release Date 2009-03-27 Pages 102 Edition Description New edition Audience Professional & Vocational We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:139216146;

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