Hypnosis

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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

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Judith Pintar

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Clinical Psychology Geschichte der Soziologie History of Sociology Hypnose Klinische Psychologie Psychologie Psychology Sociology Soziologie

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"Hypnosis is the 'mother' of psychotherapy. Pintar and Lynn havedone a great service to the field. Hypnosis: A Brief Historyis a comprehensive, well-organized academic treatise that surveysthe development of hypnosis from its birth to its contemporarymaturity. Destined to be a classic, it is a welcome addition to thelibrary of students of hypnosis." -Jeffrey K. Zeig, Ph.D., The Milton H. EricksonFoundation "The fascination of hypnosis, the shifts in its use andunderstanding over time, and the importance of scientific andsocietal influence are all captured in this engaging and accessiblebook. The intrigue of hypnosis and the passion of those who seek tounderstand it are hallmarks of this brief history." -Kevin M. McConkey, The University of Newcastle,Australia "Pintar & Lynn's book is simply superb. In oneconvenient package, truths about hypnosis are revealed and mythsare exposed. Readers come to understand how hypnosis is useful fortreating pain, anxiety, and other medical and psychologicalconditions. But, we also learn, it can be dangerous in the hands ofincompetent or unknowledgable practitioners, especially when itleads to the production of pseudomemories. The winding andcomplicated history of the study of hypnosis is not onlyfascinating in its own right, but it serves as a starting point forglimpsing the future of this captivating phenomenon." -Elizabeth Loftus, University of California,Irvine
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