This groundbreaking book explores the phenomenon of mesmerism through the lens of modern psychology. With detailed case studies and illuminating commentary, the authors show how mesmerism can be understood as a type of suggestibility, with important implications for the fields of psychology, psychiatry, and hypnotherapy. Whether you are a skeptic or a believer in mesmerism, this book is sure to challenge your assumptions and deepen your understanding of the mind.

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