The Psychoimmunology of Cancer

ISBN-13: 9780192630605 / Angielski / Twarda / 2002 / 284 str.

C. E. Lewis; R. M. O'Brien; J. Barraclough

Opis

When the first edition of this book published in 1994, the psychoimmun ology of cancer was still emerging as a topic for serious scientific s tudy. Now, less than ten years later, there is a huge academic literat ure about the relationships between psychological variables, the immun system and cancer growth, accompanied by a lively popular interest. In this new edition leading specialists have provided broad critical r eviews of the different aspects. The psychoimmunology of cancer invol ves many complex issues, understanding of which remains far from compl ete. However, the contributors, besides reviewing the current state of knowledge and the implications for cancer patients, offer predictions for the future and ideas about furhter research.

Recenzje

Eminent contributors and excellent editing make this a very sound, well prepared and useful text directed more at those with a specific rather than a passing interest in this area.