History of hypnosis

The genesis of hypnosis, and its development as a legitimate area of study within the fields of psychology and medicine, has a rich history. Biographies of some of the key figures are given in people, and you can view a timeline of the development of the field.

This section is currently under construction. In the meantime, for a good introduction to the history of hypnotism read:

Gauld, A. (1998). History of hypnotism. In M. Heap (Ed.), Hypnosis: Current Clinical, Experimental and Forensic Practices (pp. 12-21). London: Croom Helm.
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Or read Campbell Perry's brief review of the key events in the evolution of hypnosis.