Primitive Psycho-Therapy and Quackery

Prominent medical doctor from Boston, MA, explores the role of "magical remedies,'' eg, spells & incantations, relics, amulets, the laying-on of hands, & mesmerism, in the evolution of "modern mental healing,'' including psychotherapy. The role & power of suggestion & imagination in "psychical medicine" are explored, demonstrating reasons behind the efficacy of methods that are usually considered "quackery.' In 236 pages with Appendix & Index. A FIRST EDITION, First Printing, from 1910, this hardcover octavo has navy blue cloth-covered boards ruled in blind to front & back, in gilt with gilt lettering to spine. Condition is VG+: very clean & bright, binding strong & straight, hinges intact but gutter cracked at half-title page. Pages creamy white & unmarked ave for former owner's name & date to ffep. Mild corner bumping & rubbing to extremities. No DJ, likely as issued. Our photos depict the Exact book you will receive, never "stock" images of books we don't actually have! Same day shipping on all orders received Weekdays by 2 pm Pacific time; later orders, weekends & holidays ship very next business day.

Product Info

Publisher: Constable & Co., Limited

Year: 1910

Type: Used

Binding: Hardcover

First Edition

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