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Pavlovian Theory and the Scientification of Acupuncture in 1950s China

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    Abstract

    Ivan Petrovich Pavlov (1849–1936) was a famous Soviet scientist. He made great contributions to a range of fields, including physiology, psychology, and education. In the 1950s Pavlovian theory was introduced into China. It was widely applied to scientific research, thanks in part to the political and ideological needs of Chinese Communist Party. Zhu Lian (1909–1978) was the first to use Pavlovian theory to explain the mechanism of acupuncture. The author of this chapter discusses the medical and political motivations for using Pavlovian theory to explain the effects of acupuncture.
    Original languageEnglish
    Title of host publicationNew Perspectives on the Research of Chinese Culture
    EditorsPei-kai Cheng, Ka Wai Fan
    Place of PublicationSingapore
    PublisherSpringer Singapore
    Pages137-145
    ISBN (Electronic)9789814021784
    ISBN (Print)9789814021777
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - 2013

    Publication series

    NameChinese Culture
    PublisherSpringer, Singapore
    Volume1

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