Spiritualism, Mesmerism and the Occult, 1800-1920: Mesmerism and hypnotism

Spiritualism, Mesmerism and the Occult, 1800-1920: Mesmerism and hypnotism
Author: Shane McCorristine
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2012
Genre: Mesmerism
ISBN: 9781848932005

"Provides an important insight into the dark areas between science, medicine and religion in the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. Scientific principles were commonly used during this period in an attempt to prove the existence of the supernatural. It was this emphasis on proof rather than faith that led to the emergence of psychical research as a discipline. Investigation reflected the popular desire to account for events such as ghost-sightings, telepathy and second-sight, as well as seeking to provide a better understanding of human psychology and proof of the soul. Observation, credibility and accumulation of evidence were seen as key to legitimizing the supernatural as an area for scientific debate and for challenging its many sceptics. This created a lively public sphere for debates, reports, narratives and a rich documentary culture. This five-volume collection is organized thematically and spans the period from initial mesmeric experiments to the decline of the Society for Psychical Research in the 1920s. It includes a wide range of rare source material which illustrates the variety of different debates and opposing viewpoints, while a full editorial apparatus allows a nuanced reading of the texts. The set is a significant addition to the growing research on spiritualism and will be of interest to scholars of the history of science and medicine, parapsychology and Victorian studies." -- Blackwells.

Spiritualism, Mesmerism and the Occult, 1800–1920 Vol 5

Spiritualism, Mesmerism and the Occult, 1800–1920 Vol 5
Author: Shane McCorristine
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 1950
Release: 2021-12-17
Genre: History
ISBN: 1000561488

This edition provides an insight into the dark areas between Victorian science, medicine and religion. The rare reset source material in this collection is organized thematically and spans the period from initial mesmeric experiments at the beginning of the nineteenth century to the decline of the Society for Psychical Research in the 1920s.

Spiritualism, Mesmerism and the Occult, 1800–1920 Vol 1

Spiritualism, Mesmerism and the Occult, 1800–1920 Vol 1
Author: Shane McCorristine
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 1950
Release: 2021-12-17
Genre: History
ISBN: 1000561445

This edition provides an insight into the dark areas between Victorian science, medicine and religion. The rare reset source material in this collection is organized thematically and spans the period from initial mesmeric experiments at the beginning of the nineteenth century to the decline of the Society for Psychical Research in the 1920s.

Spiritualism, Mesmerism and the Occult, 1800–1920 Vol 2

Spiritualism, Mesmerism and the Occult, 1800–1920 Vol 2
Author: Shane McCorristine
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 1950
Release: 2021-12-17
Genre: History
ISBN: 1000561453

This edition provides an insight into the dark areas between Victorian science, medicine and religion. The rare reset source material in this collection is organized thematically and spans the period from initial mesmeric experiments at the beginning of the nineteenth century to the decline of the Society for Psychical Research in the 1920s.

Spiritualism, Mesmerism and the Occult, 1800–1920 Vol 4

Spiritualism, Mesmerism and the Occult, 1800–1920 Vol 4
Author: Shane McCorristine
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 1950
Release: 2021-12-17
Genre: History
ISBN: 100056147X

This edition provides an insight into the dark areas between Victorian science, medicine and religion. The rare reset source material in this collection is organized thematically and spans the period from initial mesmeric experiments at the beginning of the nineteenth century to the decline of the Society for Psychical Research in the 1920s.

Spiritualism, Mesmerism and the Occult, 1800–1920 Vol 3

Spiritualism, Mesmerism and the Occult, 1800–1920 Vol 3
Author: Shane McCorristine
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 1950
Release: 2021-12-17
Genre: History
ISBN: 1000561461

This edition provides an insight into the dark areas between Victorian science, medicine and religion. The rare reset source material in this collection is organized thematically and spans the period from initial mesmeric experiments at the beginning of the nineteenth century to the decline of the Society for Psychical Research in the 1920s.

Spiritualism, Mesmerism and the Occult, 1800-1920

Spiritualism, Mesmerism and the Occult, 1800-1920
Author: Irchss Cara Postdoctoral Mobility Fellow Shane McCorristine
Publisher: Pickering & Chatto Publishers
Total Pages: 1950
Release: 2012-09-01
Genre: History
ISBN: 9781781445976

This edition provides an important insight into the dark areas between science, medicine and religion in the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. Scientific principles were commonly used during this period in an attempt to prove the existence of the supernatural. It was this emphasis on proof rather than faith that led to the emergence of psychical research as a discipline.Investigation reflected the popular desire to account for events such as ghost-sightings, telepathy and second-sight, as well as seeking to provide a better understanding of human psychology and proof of the soul. Observation, credibility and accumulation of evidence were seen as key to legitimizing the supernatural as an area for scientific debate and for challenging its many sceptics. This created a lively public sphere for debates, reports, narratives and a rich documentary culture.This five-volume collection is organized thematically and spans the period from initial mesmeric experiments to the decline of the Society for Psychical Research in the 1920s. It includes a wide range of rare source material which illustrates the variety of different debates and opposing viewpoints, while a full editorial apparatus allows a nuanced reading of the texts. The set is a significant addition to the growing research on spiritualism and will be of interest to scholars of the history of science and medicine, parapsychology and Victorian studies.

Dissociative Identity Disorder

Dissociative Identity Disorder
Author: Hassaan Tohid
Publisher: Springer Nature
Total Pages: 293
Release: 2024-02-20
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 3031398548

This book contains new evidence and more ideas for treatment and management of dissociative identity disorder (DID). It is written from the standpoint of an expert in the field for other professionals that deal with or are interested in DID. Chapters are divided into 4 parts. Part 1 acts as an introduction to understanding dissociative identity disorder, such its history, the different types of the disorder, and its portrayal in popular culture. The chapters in this part cover multiple personality disorder, theories, and epidemiology of the disease. Part 2 discusses the pathology and neuroscience of the disease. The comorbidities related to the disorder will be explained, such as PTSD, depression, anxiety, schizophrenia, and more. This part concludes with the potential causes of dissociative identity disorder, which ties into the previously mentioned comorbidities throughout this part. Supplementing the aforementioned topics, Part 3 discusses management of the disease. The chapters will cover modern psychiatry, diagnosis, and treatment options. Drug treatment and psychotherapy are some examples of the treatment options available. The authors share their experiences and perspectives of managing DID, including clinical trials and recovery. Finally, Part 4 discusses the sociology of DID, such as potential drug abuse, social media presence, and the difficulties that psychiatrists face in diagnosing the disease. This part provides advice for clinicians and healthcare providers by sharing different perspectives from psychiatrists that encounter the disease. Written by experts in the field, Dissociative Identity Disorder serves as a valuable resource for psychiatrists and clinicians seeking to understand, treat, and manage the disease.