Drawing on the latest biological findings, Patrick Wall takes an accessible look at the causes and consequences of pain, both mental and physical. He also provides a balanced assessment of the possible cures, ranging from drugs and surgery through relaxation techniques and exercise to acupuncture and herbalism, the aim being to provide readers with enough information to control and understand their own pain as well as that of others. Yet this is no mere self-help volume. Rather, the author sets his scientific account in ...
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Drawing on the latest biological findings, Patrick Wall takes an accessible look at the causes and consequences of pain, both mental and physical. He also provides a balanced assessment of the possible cures, ranging from drugs and surgery through relaxation techniques and exercise to acupuncture and herbalism, the aim being to provide readers with enough information to control and understand their own pain as well as that of others. Yet this is no mere self-help volume. Rather, the author sets his scientific account in broad context, interweaving it with a wealth of fascinating - and sometimes disturbing - historical detail about famous characters who derive pleasure from pain, the unexpected reactions of injured people, the power of placebo, and so on. We come away with a realization that although pain is just one facet of our sensory world, it is also a remarkable and important aspect of our normal conscious self.
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Publisher:
Phoenix (an Imprint of The Orion Publishing Group Ltd )
Published:
2000
Language:
English
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17467041049
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Very Good. Used, some outer edges have minor scuffs, cover has light scratches, book content is in very good readable condition. B-format paperback. 216 p. Maps of the Mind . 10 b&w halftones.
Publisher:
Phoenix (an Imprint of The Orion Publishing Group Ltd )
Published:
1999
Language:
English
Alibris ID:
16526129709
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Good in No d/j as Published jacket. Size: 8vo-over 7¾"-9¾" tall; Type: Book N.B. Small plain label to inside front cover. Large crease to bottom right corner of front cover. (PSYCHOLOGY)
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Phoenix (an Imprint of The Orion Publishing Group Ltd )
Published:
07/06/2000
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English
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18145944577
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Dispatched, from the UK, within 48 hours of ordering. Though second-hand, the book is still in very good shape. Minimal signs of usage may include very minor creasing on the cover or on the spine. Aged book. Tanned pages and age spots, however, this will not interfere with reading.
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Good-Bumped and creased book with tears to the extremities, but not affecting the text block, may have remainder mark or previous owner's name-GOOD PAPERBACK Standard-sized.
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