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Hypnosis: Theory, Research and Application
Kirsch, Irving. Ed(S): Heap, Michael
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Description for Hypnosis: Theory, Research and Application
hardcover. Traces the historical development of hypnosis and provides a review of the theories that have tried to explain how hypnosis works. This book also reflects on the cultural and scientific attitudes and practices that prevailed at various times. It also includes a selection of reports on clinical applications and on legal and forensic issues. Editor(s): Heap, Michael. Series Editor(s): Canter, Professor David. Series: The International Library of Psychology. Num Pages: 522 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: JMTH; MX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 251 x 176 x 44. Weight in Grams: 1060.
Modern hypnosis can be traced back to the 18th century and during this period mesmerism, as it was then known, was a healing practice which spread throughout Europe and North America. Since then hypnosis has been treated primarily as a psychological phenomenon and theories about hypnosis are grounded in mainstream psychology and its related disciplines. Most recently it has been subject to extensive clinical trials to investigate its therapeutic effectiveness. In their comprehensive introduction to this invaluable collection the editors trace the historical development of hypnosis, providing an excellent review of the theories that have tried to ... Read more
Modern hypnosis can be traced back to the 18th century and during this period mesmerism, as it was then known, was a healing practice which spread throughout Europe and North America. Since then hypnosis has been treated primarily as a psychological phenomenon and theories about hypnosis are grounded in mainstream psychology and its related disciplines. Most recently it has been subject to extensive clinical trials to investigate its therapeutic effectiveness. In their comprehensive introduction to this invaluable collection the editors trace the historical development of hypnosis, providing an excellent review of the theories that have tried to ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2006
Publisher
Routledge United Kingdom
Number of pages
522
Condition
New
Series
The International Library of Psychology
Number of Pages
522
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780754624547
SKU
V9780754624547
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About Kirsch, Irving. Ed(S): Heap, Michael
Dr Michael Heap is Clinical Forensic Psychologist at Wathwood Hospital, Rotherham, UK. Dr Irving Kirsch is Professor of Psychology at the Department of Psychology, University of Connecticut, USA and the School of Clinical Psychology, University of Plymouth, UK.
Reviews for Hypnosis: Theory, Research and Application
'...recommended to both practitioners and researchers with an interest in altered states of consciousness.' The Psychologist 'A new volume in Ashgate's outstanding series..... A valuable tool for every researcher and student in this field. A must for any scientific or psychological library.' Acta Comparanda