Hypnosis

Hypnosis
Author: Judith Pintar
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 240
Release: 2009-03-30
Genre: Psychology
ISBN: 9781444305302

Hypnosis: A Brief History crosses disciplinary boundaries toexplain current advances and controversies surrounding the use ofhypnosis through an exploration of the history of its development. examines the social and cultural contexts of the theories,development, and practice of hypnosis crosses disciplinary boundaries to explain current advances andcontroversies in hypnosis explores shifting beliefs about the nature of hypnosis investigates references to the apparent power of hypnosis overmemory and personal identity

The Complete Writings of James Braid

The Complete Writings of James Braid
Author: James Braid
Publisher: Lulu.com
Total Pages: 406
Release: 2013
Genre: Science
ISBN: 1304205150

The first complete edition of the writings of James Braid, the man who coined the term "hypnotism" and founded hypnotherapy. Also includes Braid's "lost manuscript," written just before his death, in which he reviews his life's work for the French Academy of Sciences. Excerpts from the writings of his most devoted follower, Dr. John Milne Bramwell, are also included, which describe Braid's life and work. The current editor provides detailed prefatory essays and commentary for the modern reader.