Practical Lessons in Hypnotism

Dr. William Wesley Cooks Practical Lessons in Hypnotism was originally published in 1901 but this scholarly study is as relevant as it ever was. In spite of the skeptics hypnotism has long been a psychological science that has earned the respect of many in the medical profession (notably Sigmund Freud) and hypnotherapy is widely used in many treatment programs. Here Cook approaches the subject in a constructive way covering the history and philosophy of the science as well as practical techniques and considerations. Most compelling are the studies of hypnotisms many applications such as in self-healing anesthesia behavioral therapy and even persuasion in the field of business. Cooks work also includes intellectual discussions on tangential-and fascinating-subjects such as telepathy clairvoyance and magnetic healing. Comprehensive and erudite it promises satisfaction for the curious as well as the studious.