FROM SOURCE TO PERIPHERY: Stephenson's Chiropractic Philosophy in Plain English (EXPANDED EDITION)

Understand chiropractic’s classic philosophy — in plain, simple English.

R. W. Stephenson’s Chiropractic Textbook (1927) shaped chiropractic education for a hundred years. It gave the profession its 33 principles, the Normal Complete Cycle, the Universal Diagram and much of its classical language. But Stephenson’s old-fashioned English, special vocabulary and long chains of numbered articles make the book hard to read today — especially for students whose first language is not English.

From Source to Periphery explains every part of Stephenson’s teaching in short, clear sentences. Each of its 34 chapters follows the order of the original book. First it tells you accurately what Stephenson taught, with article numbers so you can find the original text. Then it explains what modern science supports, what must be revised, and how each idea is used safely in the clinic.

Inside you will find:

• Plain-English explanations of all 34 topics, from the Major Premise to the thesis
• “Remember” boxes, red-flag warnings and short clinic examples
• An “In Short” summary, key words, review questions with model answers, and a quick check in every chapter
• All 33 principles in Stephenson’s own words
• The full Normal Complete Cycle, the primary functions and the families of dis-ease
• A red-flag referral checklist, a “Stephenson and Today” revision table, a six-week study plan and a 227-term glossary

This book is for chiropractic students, teachers and practitioners who want to understand the history and philosophy of their profession — honestly, clearly and without confusion.

Part of the Chiropractic Clinical Reasoning Series from PCC PRESS.