| Edition |
First Scribner hardcover edition. |
| Descript |
244 pages ; 24 cm |
| Note |
Includes index. |
| Contents |
Introduction: an unexpected journey -- How does pain work? -- A brief history of pain -- Give me something for the pain -- The line between pleasure and pain: opioids and addiction -- Pain with no injury -- Pain management: needles, narcotics, and knives -- A journey of a thousand miles -- Torpedo fish -- Do not go gentle into that good night -- Show me the money: private pain practice -- Conclusion: the beginning of the end. |
| Summary |
"An illuminating, authoritative, and in-depth examination of the fascinating science behind pain and the complexities of its treatment--from one of the internationally leading doctors in pain management."--Publisher's description. |
| Subject |
Pain -- Psychological aspects.
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Pain -- Treatment.
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Pain perception.
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| Genre |
Case studies.
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| ISBN/ISSN |
9781982160982 |
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1982160985 |
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