Pain: The Science of Suffering
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Patrick Wall., & Patrick Wall|AUTHOR. (2002). Pain: The Science of Suffering . Columbia University Press.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Patrick Wall and Patrick Wall|AUTHOR. 2002. Pain: The Science of Suffering. Columbia University Press.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Patrick Wall and Patrick Wall|AUTHOR. Pain: The Science of Suffering Columbia University Press, 2002.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Patrick Wall, and Patrick Wall|AUTHOR. Pain: The Science of Suffering Columbia University Press, 2002.
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