The Complete Writings of James BraidLulu.com, 2013 - 404 sider The first complete edition of the writings of James Braid, the man who coined the term "hypnotism" and founded hypnotherapy. Also includes Braid's "lost manuscript," written just before his death, in which he reviews his life's work for the French Academy of Sciences. Excerpts from the writings of his most devoted follower, Dr. John Milne Bramwell, are also included, which describe Braid's life and work. The current editor provides detailed prefatory essays and commentary for the modern reader. |
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Table of Contents | 2 |
The Original Philosophy of Hypnotism | 18 |
Braids Discovery of Hypnotism Williamson 1896 | 52 |
The Physiology of Fascination The Critics Criticised 1855 | 69 |
Hypnotic Therapeutics 1853 | 83 |
Magic Witchcraft Animal Magnetism etc 1852 | 122 |
Lecture on ElectroBiology 1851 | 178 |
Observations on Trance or Human Hybernation 1850 | 198 |
Letter 1849 | 225 |
Letter to The Medical Times 1844 | 252 |
Letter to The Medical Times 1842 | 377 |
Glossary of Braidism | 392 |
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