Anatomy of an illness as perceived by the patient reflections on healing and regeneration
The premise of Norman Cousins's work is that the human mind is capable of promoting the body's capacity for combating illness and healing itself even when faced with a seemingly hopeless medical predicament. The author recounts his personal experiences while working in close collaboration...
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| Formato: | Libro |
| Idioma: | Inglés |
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New York ; London :
W.W. Norton
cop. 2005
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| Ver en Universidad de Navarra: | https://innopac.unav.es/record=b33554365*spi |
| Sumario: | The premise of Norman Cousins's work is that the human mind is capable of promoting the body's capacity for combating illness and healing itself even when faced with a seemingly hopeless medical predicament. The author recounts his personal experiences while working in close collaboration with his doctor to overcome a crippling and supposedly irreversible disease, and illustrates the life-saving and ultimately life-prolonging benefits to be gained by taking responsibility for one's own well-being. |
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| Descripción Física: | 192 p. ; 19 cm |
| Bibliografía: | Incluye referencias bibliográficas (p. 180-192) e índice |
| ISBN: | 9780393041903 9780393326840 |
