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• Dr. William Wesley Cook’s 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 hypnotism’s many applications, such as in self-healing, anesthesia, behavioral therapy, and even persuasion in the field of business.
• Cook’s work also includes intellectual discussions on tangential-and fascinating-subjects such as telepathy, clairvoyance, and magnetic healing.