A succinct reference to the history, theory, and practice of traditional Chinese medicine is presented in the standard pocket-atlas format of informative text pages coupled with illustrations. Specialists who teach, study, and practice on three continents contribute, demonstrating the internal consistency of modern professional Chinese medicine and its distribution throughout the world. The atlas is designed for students entering some area of Chinese medicine, and for professionals across a range of disciplines and even lay readers who are interested in the basics. The topics include diagnosis, acupuncture, pharmacotherapy, dietetics, and tai ji quan. Annotation ©2009 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)