ColeAdams, Kate
Anaesthesia
- ISBN 13:
- 9781925498202
- author:
- ColeAdams, Kate
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- The Text Publishing Company
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2017
- Pages:
- 405
- Dimensions:
- 23.4 x 15.4 centimetres (0.39 kg
- Genre:
- Science, General, ,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Anaesthesia: The Gift of Oblivion and the Mystery of Consciousness by Kate Cole-Adams explores the uncharted territory between life and death. For over 170 years, surgery has been made possible through anaesthesia, but how much do we truly understand about what happens to us during this process? This book delves into the unknown realm beyond consciousness, weaving together science and personal experience to shed light on the human experience of being unconscious. The author invites readers to consider the nature of pain, memory, and the body's response to trauma. Through a lyrical and thought-provoking narrative, Anaesthesia reveals the complexities of the human mind and its ability to cope with the most challenging situations. A haunting and introspective read, this book will appeal to anyone interested in the intersection of science and humanity. By examining the mysteries of anaesthesia, Cole-Adams offers a unique perspective on the human condition, one that is both deeply personal and universally relatable.