Dive into the complexities of preoperative and postoperative patient psychology with "The Psychological Experience of Surgery" by Richard S. Blacher. Published in 1987 by Wiley Sons, Incorporated, John, this hardcover text is a valuable resource for medical professionals and students specializing in surgery and clinical psychiatry. With 253 pages of in-depth exploration, it delves into the various psychological aspects that patients encounter before and after surgical procedures. The book measures 2.4 inches in length and 1.5 inches in width, making it a compact addition to any medical library. It is written in English and belongs to the Wiley Series in General and Clinical Psychiatry, an esteemed series in the field. Though it's noted as ex-library, this textbook remains a crucial reference for those studying the psychological implications of surgery.