Hypnotism: A History

by Derek Forrest

This work traces the history of hypnotism from its beginnings as animal magnetism. It begins with a detailed description of Anton Mesmer's 1774 discovery and recounts the story of his life. The major... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0140280405
• ISBN13: 9780140280401
• Release Date: June 2001
• Publisher: Penguin Group
• Length: 334 Pages
• Weight: 0.50 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 5.0" x 7.8"

Customer Reviews

the best history of Hypnotism and Mesmerism I've ever read!

I've been reading at Mesmerism and Hypnosis for years and this is the best single volume yet. This one gives a very clear lineal history of the transition from Mesmerism to Hypnotism, listing WHO added/deleted/discovered WHAT to the process.I think it would be most interesting to go back to the early practices and re-examine them for further use..the various practices did different things and had different uses!At any rate, you needn't hesitate to buy this one if the historical subject is on interest to you. Very highly recommended. Nicely done.