By Ted J. Kaptchuk, O.M.D.

A perfect introduction to Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine, The Web That Has No Weaver is essential reading for anyone looking to start or hone their knowledge of the field. One of the first texts to incorporate both Western and Eastern philosophies, this classic is often cited as the foremost authority in synthesizing the two healing practices. The material presented is derived from modern Chinese practice of acupuncture and herbology, supported by clinical sketches and references to authoritative Chinese sources. With emphasis on the holistic aspects of Chinese medicine, this book has connected acupuncture and herbology to American and European social trends in favor of alternate forms of medical practice. By introducing the ideas of Chinese medicine with familiar terms, and in relation to Western traditions, it has opened the minds of a generation. Dr. Kaptchuk also discusses historical approaches towards intention and intuition in diagnosis and expands upon the patient-physician relationship in Chinese medicine. Completely revised since its original printing, the footnotes have been updated to include the latest information about East Asian medicine in academic disciplines as biomedicine, pharmacology, anthropology, history, sociology and sinology.

Paperback, 5.5" x 8.5", 500 pages.