Hypnotism : Its History and Present Development (Classic Reprint)

Hypnotism: Its History and Present Development offers a clear, history‑driven look at how hypnotism has evolved from ancient practices to a modern scientific subject.

It explains what hypnotism is, how it affects both body and mind, and why it matters for medicine, law, and everyday life.

This edition presents the subject with careful warnings about dangers and misuse, while highlighting therapeutic and educational possibilities. Written for physicians, lawyers, and curious readers, it emphasizes investigation, responsibility, and the today’s understanding of hypnotic phenomena.

• A concise timeline of hypnotism from ancient ritual to contemporary research
• Definitions, methods, and the stages of hypnotic trance
• Both physical and psychical effects, including how suggestion can alter sensation, physiology, and behavior
• Contexts in which hypnotism is used for education, therapy, and legal considerations

Ideal for readers of medical history, psychology, and the science of influence, this book helps you see where hypnotism began and where it might go next.