The History of Pain

The History of Pain
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Publisher : Harvard University Press
Total Pages : 408
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ISBN-10 : 0674399684
ISBN-13 : 9780674399686
Rating : 4/5 (686 Downloads)

Book Synopsis The History of Pain by : Roselyne Rey

Download or read book The History of Pain written by Roselyne Rey and published by Harvard University Press. This book was released on 1995 with total page 408 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This text draws on multidisciplinary sources to explore the concept of pain as it has been seen by different cultures over the course of history. It highlights the transformation in humanity's relationship to pain and chronicles the progress made in its understanding and treatment.


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