The stress of life
Hans Selye (Author)
Completely revised, expanded, and updated to reflect two decades of new research, this classic book on stress by the man who formulated the entire theoretical concept is unquestionably the definitive general book on the subject. Defined as the rate of wear and tear caused by life, stress is a new concept of mental and physical illness. Dr. Selye here explains how to overcome the harmful effects of stress and how to use stress to your own advantage. He explores both biochemical and environmental factors of stress, stress and interpersonal relations, and offers readers a better understanding of their own bodies. This is also a dependable personal guide that tells you how to combat both physical and mental stress, how to handle yourself during the stress of everyday life, and how your bodily changes can help you adapt to a wide variety of situations--from back cover
Print Book, English, 1978
McGraw-Hill, New York, 1978