Anaesthesia

Name: Anaesthesia
Brand: Penguin Random House Distribution
SKU: 9781922268747
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The Gift of Oblivion and the Mystery of Consciousness

By Kate Cole-Adams

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Anaesthesia by Kate Cole-Adams explores the profound mystery and complexity surrounding the experience of going under during surgical procedures. The book delves into the science of anaesthesia, weaving in personal narratives and historical insights, to unravel what happens to the brain and consciousness when one is anaesthetised. It's an intriguing examination of our current understanding and the unknowns that persist in this fascinating facet of medicine.
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This book may appeal to you if you're fascinated by the mysteries of consciousness and the science behind anaesthesia. It delves into the surreal experiences and stories of patients under anaesthetic, exploring what happens when we are in that strange state between life and death. If you're intrigued by medical science and the mind's complexities, this could be a captivating read.

Anaesthesia

An astonishing work of creative non-fiction exploring the mysteries of general anaesthesia, now in a smaller, competitively priced format.

An astonishing work of creative non-fiction exploring the mysteries of general anaesthesia, now in a smaller, competitively priced format.

Description

You know how it is when you go under. The jab, the countdown, the—
—and then you wake. This book is about what happens in between.

Until a hundred and seventy years ago, many people chose death over the ordeal of surgery. Now hundreds of thousands undergo operations every day. Anaesthesia has made it possible.

But how much do we really know about what happens to us on the operating table? Can we hear what’s going on around us? Is pain still pain if we are not awake to feel it, or don’t remember it afterwards? How does the unconscious mind deal with the body’s experience of being cut open and ransacked? And how can we help ourselves through it?

Haunting, lyrical, sometimes shattering, Anaesthesia leavens science with personal experience to bring an intensely human curiosity to the unknowable realm beyond consciousness.

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Kate Cole-Adams's Anaesthesia is lauded for its deep exploration of the mysteries of consciousness and the impact of anaesthesia. Reviews highlight its rich blend of historical insights, moving narratives, and scholarly discussion, making it a unique fusion of memoir, science, and philosophy. The book is praised for its compelling writing and insightful examination of subjects that intrigue and challenge our understanding of the human mind.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781922268747

Publisher: Text Publishing

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 28 April 2020

Country: Australia

Imprint: The Text Publishing Company

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 416

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About the Author

Kate Cole-Adams is a Melbourne writer and journalist. Her non-fiction work Anaesthesia won the Mark and Evette Moran Nib Literary Award, 2017 and the 2017 Australian and New Zealand College of Anaesthetists Media Award. It was shortlisted for the Victorian Premier’s Literary Award for Non-fiction, 2017. Her novel Walking to the Moon is also published by Text.