Author: Forrest, Derek; Introduction: Storr, Anthony
Paperback; Standard Hardcover size; Notes, References, Index
352 pages
Published: January 2001
Penguin Books Ltd
ISBN: 0140280405
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From Anton Mesmer to modern practice, this enlightening and engaging history explores the practice of hypnotism. Forrest details Mesmer's extraordinary life and the work of subsequent pioneers in this intriguing therapy.Here is the full, turbulent history of hypnotism told with an appropriate sense of drama, and indeed humour. This work traces the history of hypnotism from its beginnings as animal magnetism. Beginning with a detailed description of Anton Mesmer's 1774 discovery and recounting the story of his life, it concludes with an account of the therapeutic, experimental and practical work of the 20th century.