Pain Chronicles

Cures, Myths, Mysteries, Prayers, Diaries, Brain Scans, Healing, and the Science of Suffering

Autori

• Melanie Thernstrom

Parametri

• 434 pagine
• 16 ore di lettura

• Biografie e pensieri
• Saggistica
• Salute & Medicina
• Scienza
• Storia

Maggiori informazioni sul libro

Exploring the multifaceted nature of pain, the author delves into its historical, cultural, and personal dimensions. Through a blend of memoir and research, the narrative examines how pain has been understood and treated across different societies and time periods. Thernstrom weaves her own experiences with chronic pain into the broader discourse, offering insights into the emotional and psychological impacts of suffering. The book challenges readers to reconsider their perceptions of pain and its role in the human experience.

Lingua: Inglese

Pubblicato: 2011

(In brossura)