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A brief history of qi /
Overview: This text attempts to define the many-faceted Chinese metaphysical concept of qi. The authors (affiliations not cited) begin with a discussion of qi's literary and linguistic roots as well as similar concepts from other cultures. They then trace the development of the concept in medic...
| Clasificación: | Libro Electrónico |
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| Formato: | Electrónico eBook |
| Idioma: | Inglés |
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Brookline, Mass. :
Paradigm Publications,
©2001.
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| Acceso en línea: | Texto completo |
| Sumario: | Overview: This text attempts to define the many-faceted Chinese metaphysical concept of qi. The authors (affiliations not cited) begin with a discussion of qi's literary and linguistic roots as well as similar concepts from other cultures. They then trace the development of the concept in medicine, philosophy, martial arts, poetry, calligraphy, dance, and painting. The volume is illustrated with b & w Chinese medical drawings, photographs of Tai Chi masters, and traditional Chinese artwork. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com). |
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| Descripción Física: | 1 online resource (xiv, 188 pages) : illustrations |
| Bibliografía: | Includes bibliographical references (page 184) and index. |
| ISBN: | 9780912111964 0912111968 |