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Title: A Brief History of Qi by Yu Huan Zhang, Zhang Yu Huan, Ken Rose ISBN: 0-912111-63-1 Publisher: Paradigm Publications (MA) Pub. Date: December, 2001 Format: Paperback Volumes: 1 List Price(USD): $19.95 |
Average Customer Rating: 5 (1 review)
Rating: 5
Summary: Condensing Infinity-- A Tremendous Synopsis of Qi
Comment: Qi/ki/chi/c'hi-- it is at the center of so many aspects
of Chinese philosophy/religion/ethical/moral/cultural-- of
everything. I have personally been seeking the definition of Qi
from a martial arts standpoint, taken years to formulate my
own definition and understanding--and this book has done a
tremendous job of condensing an infinitely complex concept
and given it a conceptual framework.
Well and clearly written, this book explores the origins of the
term 'Qi' in Chinese history, and explores this concept
throughout a number of aspects of Chinese history and culture.
Yu Huan Zhang, the author, concisely explains the central role
of the concept of Qi in Chinese philosophy, religion, medicine,
art, martial arts, qigong, literature, science, and others.
After reading this work, one realizes that one's understanding
of qi can never be complete, and will always be dictated by
the context. Appropriately, this book both expanded my
awareness of the concept of qi, enhanced my understanding,
yet failed to provide a coherent, simplistic answer.
Before reading this book, I had come to the conclusion that
there really was no such thing as qi. I was right, and I
was wrong. But I feel significantly closer to true
understanding.
Highly recommended! My only criticism is that for such a short
book, too much time was spent on extended quotes. Yes, they
added to the text as examples, but I would also like to have
seen more in-depth exploration of major concepts. If space was
a limitation, then I would have preferred more brief quotes, and
more narrative exploration.
This is a must read for anyone seeking to understand the concept
of Qi, that has yet to find the answer, or is not sure of the
answer. Or anyone who is interested in better understanding
the root of Chinese culture and thought.
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Title: Who Can Ride the Dragon?: An Exploration of the Cultural Roots of Traditional Chinese Medicine by Zhang Yu Huan, Ken Rose ISBN: 0912111593 Publisher: McGraw-Hill/Contemporary Pub. Date: 01 September, 1999 List Price(USD): $19.95 |
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Title: A Practical Dictionary of Chinese Medicine by Nigel Wiseman, Ye Feng ISBN: 0912111542 Publisher: Paradigm Publications (MA) Pub. Date: 01 June, 1998 List Price(USD): $125.00 |
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Title: Fundamentals of Chinese Medicine: Zhong Yi Xue Ji Chu by Nigel Wisemann, Nigel Wisemann, Zhong Yi Xue Ji Chu, Andy Ellis ISBN: 0912111445 Publisher: Paradigm Publications (MA) Pub. Date: 01 September, 1995 List Price(USD): $45.00 |
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Title: The Taoist Body by Kristofer Schipper, Karen C. Duval ISBN: 0520082249 Publisher: University of California Press Pub. Date: 01 March, 1994 List Price(USD): $21.95 |
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Title: Grasping the Wind by Andrew Ellis, Nigel Wiseman, Ken Boss ISBN: 0912111194 Publisher: Paradigm Publications (MA) Pub. Date: 01 June, 1989 List Price(USD): $24.95 |
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