Healing Spaces: The science of place and well-being

by Esther M. Sternberg

Paper Book, 2010

Status

Available

Call number

725.51

Publication

Cambridge, Mass. ; London : Belknap, 2010.

Description

A respected neuroscientist shows how some surroundings - from hospital rooms with windows to traditional religious shrines - can greatly improve healing from illness, and shows ways to create a healthier environment.

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LibraryThing member annkucera
Healing Spaces: The Science of Place and Well-Being by Esther M. Sternberg, M.D. is one of the first books to cover the science and research that has been done regarding health and environment, light, color, nature, etc... The author explains scientific and medical concepts in a clear way and she
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also discusses what works for patients and the studies that are underway to find out why they work.
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Physical description

370 p.; 21 cm

ISBN

9780674057487
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