This study shows that Western medicine and traditional Chinese medicine coexisted harmoniously in China in the 19th century and into the 20th century. The book describes the diversity of healing modalities in 19th-century China across the range of social classes, nationalities, and genders, as Western medicine was introduced by Christian missionaries and traditional Chinese practitioners sought to modernize Chinese medicine through the creation of educational and research institutions and scientific journals. The study also describes how Chinese people use medicine as an instrument of cultural and political identity and looks at the Japanese influence on modern China. The book’s readership includes those in history of science and postcolonial studies, as well as Chinese medicine. Black and white historical photos are included. Annotation ©2015 Ringgold, Inc., Portland, OR (protoview.com)