Comprehensive review and prospect of acupuncture and moxibustion discipline: a review of DisciplineHistory of Acupuncture and Moxibustion in China

Abstract

After reviewing and evaluating the Discipline History of Acupuncture and Moxibustion in China, the authors concludes that this book has the following characteristics: the scientific research focuses on the combination of internal and external history, and the conclusions are rigorous; the narrative style and structure featured by the division of discipline history of ancient times, modern times and current times are quite characteristic and enlightening; the reference materials are detailed and advanced, which showes profound thoughts and concerns about the difficulties and challenges faced by the development of acupuncture and moxibustion discipline and the internal path selection of acupuncture and moxibustion research. In addition, this book discusses the unique importance of the cultural attribute behind acupuncture and moxibustion technology in the process of theoretical research of acupuncture and moxibustion.回顾与评价《中国针灸学学科史》，认为本书具有以下特点：研究注重内外史结合，结论严谨；以古代、近代、当下的学科史分期为代表的叙述体例和架构颇具特色和启发性；参考资料详实前沿，对针灸学科发展所面临的困境与挑战以及针灸研究的内在路径选择有着深刻思考与关切；讨论了针灸技术背后的文化属性在针灸理论研究过程中的独特重要性。.