Hallucinations

By A. Brierre Boismont

Book Overview

Hallucinations is a book written by A. Brierre de Boismont, a French psychiatrist and medical doctor, that explores the phenomenon of hallucinations. The book was originally published in French in 1845, and was later translated into English. In the book, de Boismont examines various types of hallucinations, including those that occur in people who are mentally ill, those that are induced by drugs or alcohol, and those that occur in people who are otherwise healthy. He also discusses the history of hallucinations, including their role in religion and mythology, and the ways in which they have been perceived and treated throughout history.De Boismont's approach to hallucinations is scientific and empirical, and he draws on a wealth of case studies and personal observations to support his arguments. He also discusses the ways in which hallucinations can be treated, both through medical interventions and through non-medical means such as psychotherapy.Overall, Hallucinations is a comprehensive and insightful exploration of a fascinating and complex phenomenon, and remains an important work in the field of psychiatry and psychology to this day.1860. This work is a history and explanation of apparitions, visions, dreams, ecstasy, magnetism and somnambulism. The subject of hallucinations is one of universal interest. Contents: definition and divisions of hallucinations; hallucinations coexisting with sanity; hallucinations involving insanity; hallucinations in their relation to illusions; hallucinations in monomania, stupidity, mania, dementia and general paralysis; in delirium tremens; in nervous diseases not constituting insanity; in nightmare and dreams; in ecstasy, animal magnetism and somnambulism; in febrile, inflammatory, acute, chronic and other diseases; causes of hallucinations; hallucinations in relation to psychology, history, mortality and religion; treatment; hallucinations in relation to medical jurisprudence.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1162593008
• ISBN13: 9781162593005
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 428 Pages
• Weight: 2.11 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 8.3" x 11.0"