Melzack, Ronald
The Challenge of Pain (Penguin Science)
- ISBN 13:
- 9780140256703
- author:
- Melzack, Ronald
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Penguin Books Ltd
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 1996
- Pages:
- 352
- Genre:
- Pain & pain management
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 4 working days
Description
The Challenge of Pain by Ronald Melzack and Patrick D. Wall is a comprehensive exploration of the complex phenomenon of chronic pain. The authors argue that pain is not just a physical sensation, but a unified stream of experience generated by the brain, incorporating psychological functions.
This book examines every facet of pain, from its psychological and clinical aspects to the physiological evidence and major theories of pain. The authors also discuss the role of memories, personal and social expectations, genetics, gender, aging, and stress patterns in pain, and how understanding these factors could lead to relief from suffering.
First published in 1996, this updated edition takes into account the latest medical developments and provides a valuable resource for anyone seeking to understand and manage chronic pain.
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