Pain and suffering /

Schleifer, Ronald.

Pain and suffering / Ronald Schleifer. - xii, 169 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm. - The Routledge series integrating science and culture .

Includes bibliographical references (pages 157-163) and index.

"Pain is felt by everyone, yet understanding its nature is fragmented across myriad modes of thought. In this compact, yet thoroughly integrative account uniting medical science, psychology, and the humanities Ronald Schleifer offers a deep and complex understanding along with possible strategies of dealing with pain in its most overwhelming forms. A perfect addition to many courses in medicine, healthcare, counseling psychology, and social work"--

9780415843263 (hardback) 041584326X (hardback) 9780415843270 (paperback) 0415843278 (paperback)

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Pain.
Suffering.
SOCIAL SCIENCE / Sociology / General.

RB127 / .S347 2014

616.0472