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Book Synopsis: A mere "symbol" of medicine--the sugar pill, saline injection, doctor in a white lab coat--the placebo nonetheless sometimes produces "real" results. Medical science has largely managed its discomfort with this phenomenon by discounting the placebo effect, subtracting it as an impurity in its data through double-blind tests of new treatments and drugs. This book is committed to a different perspective--namely, that the placebo effect is a "real" entity in its own right, one that has much to teach us about how symbols, settings, and human relationships literally get under our skin. Anne Harrington's introduction and a historical overview by Elaine Shapiro and the late Arthur Shapiro, which open the book, review the place of placebos in the history of medicine, investigate the current surge in interest in them, and probe the methodological difficulties of saying scientifically just what placebos can and cannot do. Combining individual essays with a dialogue among writers from fields as far-flung as cultural anthropology and religion, pharmacology and molecular biology, the book aims to expand our ideas about what the placebo effect is and how it should be seen and studied. At the same time, the book uses the challenges and questions raised by placebo phenomena to initiate a broader interdisciplinary discussion about our nature as cultural animals: animals with minds, brains, and bodies that somehow manage to integrate "biology" and "culture," "mechanism" and "meaning," into a seamless whole.
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Unlock the power of the mind and discover the true potential of medicine with "The Placebo Effect: An Interdisciplinary Exploration." This groundbreaking book reveals that the mere symbolism of medicine can have profound effects on our health. While conventional science dismisses the placebo effect, this book takes a different approach, recognizing it as a real entity that holds valuable insights into the human condition.
Delve into the history of placebo and its place in medicine through Anne Harrington's eye-opening introduction and a historical overview by Elaine Shapiro and the late Arthur Shapiro. Their meticulous research explores the surge of interest in placebos and tackles the methodological challenges of understanding their true impact. This book goes beyond individual essays, fostering a dialogue among experts from diverse fields, including cultural anthropology, religion, pharmacology, and molecular biology.
At its core, "The Placebo Effect" aims to expand our perspective on what the placebo effect truly is and how it should be studied. By diving into the complexities of placebos, this book initiates a broader interdisciplinary discussion about our nature as cultural animals. Discover the seamless integration of biology and culture, mechanism, and meaning, and realize our extraordinary capacity to harness the power of symbols, settings, and human relationships.
Don't miss out on this extraordinary journey of discovery. Embrace the power of the placebo effect and gain a deeper understanding of the mind-body connection. Get your copy of "The Placebo Effect: An Interdisciplinary Exploration" today and unlock the secrets to holistic well-being.
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