Overview
Alchemy In China: Issue Of Ciba Symposia is a book written by William Jerome Wilson. The book explores the history and practice of alchemy in China, focusing on the Ciba Symposia, a series of conferences held in the 1950s and 1960s that brought together scholars and practitioners of alchemy from around the world. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the various schools of alchemy in China, including Taoist, Buddhist, and Confucian alchemy, and examines the role of alchemy in Chinese culture and society. The author also discusses the scientific and philosophical aspects of alchemy, including its connections to traditional Chinese medicine and the search for immortality. The book is an essential resource for anyone interested in the history of alchemy and its influence on Chinese culture and society.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
- | Author: William Jerome Wilson
- | Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
- | Publication Date: May 26, 2006
- | Number of Pages: 48 pages
- | Binding: Paperback or Softback
- | ISBN-10: 1428612041
- | ISBN-13: 9781428612044
