A Brief History of QI

xiv, 188pp, with black and white illustrations throughout. In laminated card covers. 8vo. Covers a little rubbed at edges, one corner lightly curling. Internally neat, clean, bright and tight. Sets out the historical development of the concept of QI from its philosophical, cultural and metaphysical roots to its present use in Chinese medicine, qi gong, and tai ji quan, thus appealing to anyone interested in Chinese cultural who practices Chinese medicine or the martial arts.