Publisher's Synopsis
""Spiritualism and Allied Causes and Conditions of Nervous Derangement"" is a book written by William A. Hammond. The book explores the relationship between spiritualism and nervous disorders, including hysteria, epilepsy, and insanity. Hammond argues that spiritualism and other supernatural beliefs can have a profound impact on the human psyche, leading to various forms of mental illness. The book also discusses the various treatments used to address these conditions, including hypnotism and electrotherapy. Overall, ""Spiritualism and Allied Causes and Conditions of Nervous Derangement"" offers a fascinating look at the intersection of spirituality and mental health in the late 19th century.1876. Contents: Some of the Causes Which Lead to a Belief in Spiritualism-Sensorial Deception; Magnetism in Its Relations to Spiritualism; Concentrated Attention a Source of Erroneous Sensorial Impressions; Sleight of Hand Compared to Spiritualistic Manifestations; The Different Kinds of Mediums; Physical Mediums; Sensitive or Impressible Mediums; Seeing and Auditive Mediums; Speaking Mediums; Curing Mediums; Pneumatographic and Writing Mediums; Somnambulism, Natural and Artificial; Hysteria; Fasting Girls; The Hysteroid Affections-Catalepsy, Ecstasy and Hystero-Epilepsy; and Stigmatization.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
