Despine and the evolution of psychology : historical and medical perspectives on dissociative disorders

Author(s)

    • Despine, Charles-Humbert-Antoine
    • McKeown, Joanne M.
    • Fine, Catherine G.

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Despine and the evolution of psychology : historical and medical perspectives on dissociative disorders

edited and translated by Joanne M. McKeown and Catherine G. Fine

Palgrave Macmillan, 2008

Other Title

De l'emploi du magnétisme animal et des eaux minérales dans le traitement des maladies nerveuses, suivi d'une observation très curieuse de guérison de névropathie

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"This first English translation from the French is a critical edition of Dr. Charles-Humbert-Antoine Despine's A study of the uses of animal magnetism and mineral waters in the treatment of disorders of the nervous system followed by a case of a highly unusual cure of neuropathy (1840)"--P. [v]

Includes bibliographical references (p. [249]-251) and indexes

Description and Table of Contents

Description

An annotated edition of a landmark study in the history of psychology, including extensive essays and other critical apparatus that place Antoine Despine's work in its proper historical and scientific context.

Table of Contents

  • Antoine Despine: Magnetizer and Pioneer in the Contemporary Treatment of Dissociative Disorders
  • C.Fine Appreciating Despine
  • R.P.Kluft A Curious Case of Neuropathy Medical History Presentation and Assesment Treatment First Stage: Treatment and Diagnosis in Aix-en-Savoie Second Stage: Treatment Last Stage: Estelle's Magnetic Cure in Three Phases Concluding Reflections

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