Author

Contributions

  • Lynn, Steven J. - Contributor

Publication

2008 - Wiley-Blackwell, Malden, MA, Massachusetts

Language

English

Word Count

55,250 words, Guess

Page Count

221 pages

Identifiers

and 7 more
  • ISBN-101405134526
  • Goodreads4018579
  • Library of Congress Control Number2008032209
  • OCLC Control Number237325143
  • Better World Books9781405134521
  • Better World Books9781405134514
  • Open LibraryOL17030359M

Classifications

  • DDC154.709
  • LCCBF1141 .P64 2008
  • LCCBF1141

Description

Overview: Hypnosis: A Brief History crosses disciplinary boundaries to explain current advances and controversies surrounding the use of hypnosis 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 and controversies in hypnosis; Explores shifting beliefs about the nature of hypnosis; Investigates references to the apparent power of hypnosis over memory and personal identity.

Subjects

Series Statement

  • Blackwell brief histories of psychology

Other Editions

  • Hypnosis: a brief historyWiley-Blackwell2008-01-01

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