Many books and articles deal with sociological, psychological and other aspects of the subject of pain. They document a variety of approaches in dealing with people who suffer pain. This compilation is a synopsis of articles, almost exclusively related to nursing and nursing research. The articles illuminate a broad spectrum, covering the history of pain research, assessment of pain and the key issues in caring for and nursing patients in pain. The bibliography was produced as part of the course work of the Advanced Nursing Education Programme in Aarau. The purpose was to understand and learn about the largely English language literature on the subject and to prepare an education programme on the concept of pain. This bibliography only partially covers existing publications and consequently is not necessarily representative.