Pain
The Science of Suffering
Published on 6. July 2000
Book
Paperback/Softback
216 pages
978-0-7538-0997-6 (ISBN)
Description
Drawing on recent biological findings, this book examines the causes and consequences of pain, both mental and physical. It also provides an assessment of possible cures, ranging from drugs and surgery, through relaxation techniques and exercise, to accupuncture and herablism.
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Series
Edition
New edition
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Orion Publishing Co
Edition type
New edition
Product notice
Paperback (UK-B)
Illustrations
10 b&w halftones
Dimensions
Height: 200 mm
Width: 130 mm
Thickness: 15 mm
Weight
217 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-7538-0997-6 (9780753809976)
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Schweitzer Classification
Person
Patrick Wall is in the Division of Physiology, UMDS, St Thomas's Hospital, London. He is a Fellow of the Royal Society.