Alternative Answers to Pain (Alternative Answers to)
Worth buying if: You want a compact survey of nontraditional pain approaches.
Skip it if: You need a rigorous clinical manual with detailed protocols.
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Summary
Richard Thomas surveys alternative perspectives and interventions for pain in this 176-page exploration, blending general-interest overview with practical considerations for patients and caregivers.
Why this book now
Readers seeking nontraditional pain options will find a focused, accessible resource from Putnam's 1999 title.
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- You want a compact survey of nontraditional pain approaches.
- You prefer general-interest writing over technical medical texts.
- If you value fast plots, the book leans on dry, observational wit.
- You need a rigorous clinical manual with detailed protocols.
- You expect the latest research beyond a 1999 publication.
- You need the newest edition, freshest examples, or the most current framing.
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Exact edition: Edition shown · ISBN-13 9780762102457
Worth buying if: You want a compact survey of nontraditional pain approaches.
Skip it if: You need a rigorous clinical manual with detailed protocols.
Check Amazon for the current price and availability of this exact edition.
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Reading commitment
Light Short sit-downs
At 176 pages, this short trade paperback reads like a few focused sittings rather than a technical reference.
What stands out here
This Putnam 1999 edition presents Richard Thomas's concise treatment of alternative pain ideas aimed at a general audience.
Best way to approach it
Approach as an introductory primer—note themes to follow up with current clinical sources if you need up-to-date treatments.
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Exact edition: ISBN-13 9780762102457
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