Diverse biologies and experiential continuities: did the ancient Chinese know that Qinghao had anti-malarial properties?
<p>This article treats Chinese medical theories and concepts as cultural constructs that arose as much from practice-oriented concerns as from socio-political negotiations within the medical field. It further explores the interface of the biological and cultural. It is often futile to investig...
Autor principal: | Hsu, E |
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Format: | Journal article |
Idioma: | English |
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Canadian Society for the History of Medicine
2009
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