Eastern and Western Approaches to Healing: Ancient Wisdom and Modern Knowledge

by Anees A. Sheikh (Editor)

This interdisciplinary work addresses the differences--and similarities--between Eastern and Western approaches to healing. Examines ancient practices, in light of modern knowledge, and reveals ways in which Eastern practices are being integrated into Western methods. This thought-provoking synthesis covers such topics as the mind-body problem, hypnosis, biofeedback and self-regulation, cerebral bilaterality, meditation and transcultural psychotherapy.

588 pages, Hardcover

First published September 1, 1989