Classical Chinese Medical Texts: Learning to Read the Classics of Chinese Medicine (Vol. II) |  | Author: Richard L. Goodman
Publisher: Windstone Press
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This series of books represents the first introduction to classical Chinese that focuses solely on medical texts. The selections that make up the chapters span a period of nearly 2,000 years, covering the entire written history of Chinese medicine. The extensive vocabulary lists, detailed grammar notes, example sentences, and clear explanations make this series suitable for self-taught learners and classrooms alike. Each chapter contains the text in its original as well as modern written forms, a vocabulary section, pinyin, translation of the texts, and a detailed notes section which explains grammar and difficult sentences. For reference, there is also a simplified version of all of the texts, a complete index and glossary, and detailed suggestions for how to successfully use the books. Volume II contains fifteen selections broken into five major classical themes, including texts on the concept of the superior physician, madness, evil, and spirit. Nine of the fifteen selections come from the Huang Di Nei Jing Ling Shu with the remainder coming from the Nan Jing, Jin Gui Yao Lue, and other sources never before available in English.
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Excellent October 13, 2009
ChMedDoc (East)
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
This is an excellent addition to the first volume in this series. Where I found Volume I helped me get through some places where I was having trouble, I have found this book even more helpful in differentiating the more subtle aspects of texts. The grammar explanations are excellent. The texts in this volume are even more interesting than those in the first. There is a lot of information in this volume that you were likely never taught in school!
You will not see much difference in the style of this volume-the same clarity of explanations exists and the texts are still the perfect length. The main difference is that these units follow specific topics. The best part of this is that you can compare how different classics presented their ideas about concepts, diseases, and core theory.
Since reading the first volume, I can now get through medical texts at a much faster rate and find that I need to rely less on the software I was using. Both volumes are mind opening due to the fact that the author uses texts that provide information that is now rarely taught. Most importantly, this series has given me the language skills that have allowed me to access the classics-I have learned more about Chinese medicine in the last 6 months than I had in the previous 5 years. I hope that eventually this series is used as required reading for Chinese medicine students.
A Must Have! December 22, 2009
ELC
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
It was worth studying Volume I just so that I could get to the information in this second volume-and you will find it necessary to have studied Vol I because this book picks up where the latter left off. The majority of texts in this volume come from the Ling Shu, which will certainly be encouraging to many potential readers. I really love that there is a more thematic approach to this volume as I could follow some ideas from one text to another and compare different viewpoints on the same topic. This really helped me feel like I was reading and researching, not just studying the language. Once again, the author selected texts that are extremely interesting.
Having now finished studying this book and reviewing the texts regularly, I'm really amazed at how much my ability to read through random parts of the Nan Jing or Ling Shu has increased (dramatically). For those who are willing to really use this book, the rewards will be great. Studying the books from this author has been one of the best decisions I have made in my Chinese medicine career, bar none.
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