The Mystery of Pain

by Douglas Nelson

Book Overview

Why does scratching an itch feel so good? Why is pain from a mosquito bite preferable to the same pain from an unidentified source?

Douglas Nelson provides the reader with a comprehensive, practical and highly accessible guide to the scientific understanding of pain. The book explores the different types of pain, providing clear explanations of the processes involved within the body. It examines key issues such as diagnosis and measurement...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1848191529
• ISBN13: 9781848191525
• Release Date: April 2013
• Publisher: Singing Dragon
• Length: 224 Pages
• Weight: 0.81 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.5" x 9.0"