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Classical Chinese Medical Texts: Learning to Read the Classics of Chinese Medicine (Vol. III)
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I have to say that in my 25 years of Chinese medicine experience, I have never seen a book quite this important to the development of the field. What Mr. Goodman has done is quite impressive!
There is a lot I could say, but to be brief, this book makes classical Chinese much more clear than it has ever been to me. There were so many times I have been reading and said to myself "Oh! That's what this means!" There are many gems in this book.
If you have any interest in having a tool that allows you to enter into Chinese medicine more deeply and with more clarity, then buy this book.
Overview
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