In the Realm of Hungry Ghosts: Close Encounters with Addiction
by Gabor Mate Md
In the Realm of Hungry Ghosts: Close Encounters with Addiction by Gabor Mate Md holds a exceptional rating of 4.70 out of 5, based on 5.1K reader ratings. First published in 2008. The book spans 488 pages.
About In the Realm of Hungry Ghosts: Close Encounters with Addiction
"...This insightful book explores the scientific and psychological causes of addiction, as well as the impact on the addicts treated at the Downtown Eastside Vancouver clinic where Mate is a physician. He widens the lens to address the larger societal problem--speaking also to the risks of more "high-status" addictions, such as wealth, power, and sex. He boldly challenges the War on Drugs, proposing a more holistic, constructive set of alternatives. A riveting, debate-provoking book about an illness that reaches all levels of society, In the Realm of Hungry Ghosts provides a much-needed glimpse of hope from an innovator who is taking on addiction with startling clarity, vision, and wisdom"--Cover, p. 4.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Gabor Mate Md |
| Published | 2008 |
| Pages | 488 |
| Kindle Price | $12.99 |
| Genres | Non-Fiction |
| Average Rating | 4.70 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 5,129 |
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What genre is In the Realm of Hungry Ghosts: Close Encounters with Addiction?
In the Realm of Hungry Ghosts: Close Encounters with Addiction is categorized as Non-Fiction. Its primary genre classification is Non-Fiction.
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Based on 5.1K reader ratings, In the Realm of Hungry Ghosts: Close Encounters with Addiction has an average score of 4.70 out of 5.00, which is considered "Exceptional."
How many pages is In the Realm of Hungry Ghosts: Close Encounters with Addiction?
In the Realm of Hungry Ghosts: Close Encounters with Addiction has 488 pages.
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In the Realm of Hungry Ghosts: Close Encounters with Addiction was written by Gabor Mate Md. It was first published in 2008.
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The ISBN-13 for In the Realm of Hungry Ghosts: Close Encounters with Addiction is 9781556438806.
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