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Understanding Acupuncture

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Understanding Acupuncture offers a fully developed analysis of the practice of acupuncture and its theoretical bases. With clarity and insight, the book

What is acupuncture, in all its diverse forms of practice?
What are the key concepts, which underpin current practice?
Exactly which historical and cultural factors have shaped the present and past development of acupuncture?
What is the reliable evidence on acupuncture, and what scientific studies have yet to be done?
When is acupuncture a realistic form of treatment?

Built on a thorough review of historical and scientific material, Understanding Acupuncture offers analysis, examples, cases and issues for discussion, forming a unique bridge between science and tradition. Provides the acupuncture student with the historical and theoretical basis of their profession Describes the breadth of practice approaches in the profession

340 pages, Paperback

First published July 12, 1999

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