Altered States of Consciousness and Mental Health: A Cross-Cultural Perspective

By: Ward, Colleen

Book Overview

This volume presents various perspectives on altered states of consciousness and mental health and places them within the boundaries of cross-cultural psychology. Part One considers theoretical and methodological issues in the study of altered states of consciousness; Parts Two and Three link altered states of consciousness and mental health by focusing on both its therapeutic and pathological aspects. The final section concentrates on models highlighting a variety of paradigms and diverse methodological approaches.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0803932774
• ISBN13: 9780803932777
• Release Date: October 1989
• Publisher: Sage Publications, Inc
• Length: 320 Pages
• Weight: 1.25 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 5.5" x 8.5"