Judith Farquhar Knihy

A short and thoughtful introduction to traditional Chinese medicine that looks beyond the conventional boundaries of Western modernism and biomedical science

Focusing on traditional medicine in modern China, the book delves into the diagnostic and treatment practices through the insights of doctors and scholars. It highlights the interplay between theoretical frameworks and practical applications in clinical settings, offering a comprehensive understanding of how traditional approaches are integrated into contemporary healthcare.

Shows how new forms of desire, pleasure, anxiety and curiosity emerged as capitalist reforms advanced in post-Maoist China.