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This monograph is an enlargement of one originally published in 1944 by the Josiah Macy, Jr. Foundation and received wide distribution at that time to Armed Force psychiatrists and psychologists. In addition to the material therein presented, the present publication has added four case studies and a report of an experimental investigation conducted by one of the authors. There is, of course, an extensive bibliography and an adequate index.
The historical section is most complete and was of demonstrable practical value as a handbook of methods for psychiatrists in the Armed Forces employing hypnotic techniques. The chapters dealing with methodology and therapeutic application are most valuable to the busy practitioner. Chapters on “Theory” are also appended.
Case studies are well reported demonstrating by actual example the historical material presented. The final experimental study dealing with tension systems contains much interesting information and is an exemplary method of scientific procedure in this field.
In the flood of literature dealing with hypnosis which is appearing today, this volume represents a solid foundation from which to view the less organized and more spectacular statements currently being presented.
Kelley