The Bion Experiments

Reich, Wilhelm

ISBN 10: 195200019X / ISBN 13: 9781952000195

Published by WRM PRESS, 1979

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Bion Experiments
• Publisher: WRM PRESS
• Publication Date: 1979
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 195200019X
• ISBN 13: 9781952000195
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: New

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Synopsis

The Bion Experiments on the Origin of Life–first published as Die Bione in 1938 in a limited German edition–represents a cornerstone in Reich’s scientific development. This work documents a series of experiments conducted in Oslo in 1936-37 in which Reich applied the formula of tension→charge→ discharge→relaxation, derived from his research on the function of the orgasm, to the microscopic biological world, thereby opening a route to the understanding of the origin of life. This work is divided into two parts: the first, a detailed report on the experiments; the second, Reich’s conclusions and an exposition of his research method.

The Bion Experiments provides a unique insight into Reich’s scientific method, and makes available the experimental material essential to understanding his later work with cancer and orgone biophysics.