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Overview
Since 1979, when the second edition of Erika Fromm and Ronald E. Shor's classic Hypnosis was published, the field of experimental hypnosis has expanded enormously. Filling the need for a definitive reference that incorporates the plethora of ideas and methodologies that have emerged over the last 13 years, this completely new volume continues in the Fromm-Shor tradition by presenting an authoritative survey of contemporary hypnosis research, methodology, and theory. To provide the reader with an even-handed, complete treatment of all currently prominent research areas and theories in one book, chapter authors were selected to represent the entire range of the field. Divided into three parts, the book first reviews both the theoretical perspectives and history of hypnosis research. Chapters in Part II cover empirically based theories with discussion of dissociation, psychopathology and psychological regression, as well as explication of a social-psychological approach and an ego-psychological theory. Surveying the broad areas of hypnosis research, Part III presents chapters on an array of topics including research design and considerations, phenomenology, neuropsychophysiology, and methodology in psychological research. Situational and personality correlates of hypnotic responsiveness and the effects of hypnotic procedures on memory are examined, and the relationship between hypnosis and creativity is discussed. Other subjects covered are the experiential method, self-hypnosis and personality, clinical research, and the measurement of hypnotic ability. In addition, the editors have gathered the book's over 1,450 references into one large bibliographic section, making this an ideal resource that will be used often and easily. Veteran researchers and theoreticians will find the chapters on theoretical paradigms and programmatic research in this scholarly resource both informative and challenging. Students and beginning researchers will find CONTEMPORARY HYPNOSIS RReview of theoretical & historical perspectives, current empirically-based theories, applications.
Synopsis
A most up-to-date survey of the the current status of hypnosis.
Booknews
Updating the second edition of Fromm and Shor's classic Hypnosis: developments in research and new perspectives (Aldine, 1979), the present, completely new volume presents an authoritative survey of contemporary hypnosis research, methodology, and theory which will benefit not only students and beginning researchers, but veteran researchers, theoreticians, and clinicians as well. The editors have gathered the volume's approximately 1,450 references into a single extensive bibliographic section. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
Editorials
American Journal of Clinical Hypnosis
"A 'must-have' component of the library of every serious hypnosis clinician and researcher....An indispensable tool in assisting clinicians as well as investigators in mastering the growing body of available hypnosis research. "--American Journal of Clinical HypnosisContemporary Psychology
"This publication is an excellent and welcome contribution to the scientifiChoice
"A most up-to-date survey of the current status of hypnosis....Should be of great interest to all in the area of hypnosis research."--ChoiceThe International Journal of Professional Hypnosis
"This is one of the best reference books I have ever seen."--The International Journal of Professional HypnosisBooknews
Updating the second edition of Fromm and Shor's classic Hypnosis: developments in research and new perspectives (Aldine, 1979), the present, completely new volume presents an authoritative survey of contemporary hypnosis research, methodology, and theory which will benefit not only students and beginning researchers, but veteran researchers, theoreticians, and clinicians as well. The editors have gathered the volume's approximately 1,450 references into a single extensive bibliographic section. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)Book Details
Published
August 1, 1992
Publisher
Guilford Publications, Inc.
Pages
608
Format
Hardcover
ISBN
9780898628937