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Download or read book Mesmerism in India and Its Practical Application in Surgery and Medicine written by James Esdaile and published by Forgotten Books. This book was released on 2015-06-11 with total page 171 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Mesmerism in India and its Practical Application in Surgery and Medicine is authored by Dr. James Esdaile. The book is an examination of mesmerism, also known as animal magnetism, and its use in India, this title allows readers the opportunity to learn about a popular theory that never gained scientific recognition. Mesmerism is a theory based on the beliefs of German, Frank Mesmer, that a natural force exists in the world that can be manipulated to aid in medical procedures, akin to hypnotism. Author James Esdaile was a medical practitioner and a believer in the principles of mesmerism. This title is thus a detailed examination of his use of mesmerism in India for a variety of medical purposes. The book begins with a response to the critics of mesmerism, of which there were many even at the time of the work's original publication. The author proceeds to discuss the history of mesmerism, the mesmeric processes, purported outcomes of mesmeric procedures, and a detailed overview of the many specific mesmeric surgeries conducted by Esdaile, concluding with an appendix. Mesmerism in India is an interesting book about a medical practice that never gained widespread legitimacy. Esdaile has kept his writing relatively brief, which brings this title within reach of the casual reader. Whether you are drawn to this work as a skeptic or as a believer, the content will surely prove to be illuminating. James Esdaile's Mesmerism in India and its Practical Application in Surgery and Medicine is one of the few books to deal with the topic of mesmerism in detail, particularly its application in India. It is a fascinating overview of this controversial and unproven theory, and one that will delight readers interested in fringe medical procedures. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Download or read book Mesmerism in India and Its Practical Application in Surgery and Medicine written by James Esdaile (M.D.) and published by . This book was released on 1846 with total page 360 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

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Download or read book Mesmerism in India and Its Practical Application in Surgery and Medicine Ed by D Esdaile written by James Esdaile and published by Franklin Classics Trade Press. This book was released on 2018-10-23 with total page 356 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. To ensure a quality reading experience, this work has been proofread and republished using a format that seamlessly blends the original graphical elements with text in an easy-to-read typeface. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Download or read book Mesmerism in India and Its Practical Application in Surgery and Medicine Classic Reprint written by James Esdaile and published by Forgotten Books. This book was released on 2017-10-11 with total page 170 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Mesmerism in India and its Practical Application in Surgery and Medicine is authored by Dr. James Esdaile. The book is an examination of mesmerism, also known as animal magnetism, and its use in India, this title allows readers the opportunity to learn about a popular theory that never gained scientific recognition. Mesmerism is a theory based on the beliefs of German, Frank Mesmer, that a natural force exists in the world that can be manipulated to aid in medical procedures, akin to hypnotism. Author James Esdaile was a medical practitioner and a believer in the principles of mesmerism. This title is thus a detailed examination of his use of mesmerism in India for a variety of medical purposes. The book begins with a response to the critics of mesmerism, of which there were many even at the time of the work's original publication. The author proceeds to discuss the history of mesmerism, the mesmeric processes, purported outcomes of mesmeric procedures, and a detailed overview of the many specific mesmeric surgeries conducted by Esdaile, concluding with an appendix. Mesmerism in India is an interesting book about a medical practice that never gained widespread legitimacy. Esdaile has kept his writing relatively brief, which brings this title within reach of the casual reader. Whether you are drawn to this work as a skeptic or as a believer, the content will surely prove to be illuminating. James Esdaile's Mesmerism in India and its Practical Application in Surgery and Medicine is one of the few books to deal with the topic of mesmerism in detail, particularly its application in India. It is a fascinating overview of this controversial and unproven theory, and one that will delight readers interested in fringe medical procedures. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Download or read book Mesmerism in India written by James 1808-1859 Esdaile and published by Legare Street Press. This book was released on 2021-09-10 with total page 274 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. To ensure a quality reading experience, this work has been proofread and republished using a format that seamlessly blends the original graphical elements with text in an easy-to-read typeface. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Download or read book Mesmerism in India written by James Esdaile and published by . This book was released on 2015-02-08 with total page 268 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Download or read book The Introduction of Mesmerism as an An sthetic and Curative Agent Into the Hospitals of India Etc written by James ESDAILE (M.D.) and published by . This book was released on 1852 with total page 58 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

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Download or read book The Introduction of Mesmerism with the Sanction of the Government Into the Public Hospitals of India written by James Esdaile and published by . This book was released on 1856 with total page 48 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

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Download or read book Hypnosis in Medicine and Surgery written by M Ron Eslinger and published by . This book was released on 2020-07-10 with total page 216 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: CHAPTER I - Aversion of the old Schools and the Public to new Ideas. -Some old Notions must be suspended in fairly considering Mesmerism. -Irrational Incredulity. -Mesmerism to be tried by the usual Laws of Evidence. -Medical men not entitled to decide the Matter for the Public. -The Public invited to judge of the Matter of Fact. -Medical Men in this Country favourably placed. -Personal Labour necessary. -All easy afterwards. -Qualifications of a Mesmeriser. -The Mesmeric Power very general. -The Sick the proper Subjects for Experiment. CHAPTER II. The French Commission of 1779. -Both Right and Wrong -The Mesmerists properly punished. -Condition required in the Patient. -State of my mind before experimenting for myself. -Report of the Bishop of Lausanne to the Pope. -His Reply. -Accidental Nature of my First Experiment. -Accidental Nature of my Second Experiment. -First Mesmeric Surgical Operation. -Conclusion -- CHAPTER II - The French Commission of 1779. -Both Right and Wrong -The Mesmerists properly punished. -Condition required in the Patient. -State of my mind before experimenting for myself. -Report of the Bishop of Lausanne to the Pope. -His Reply. -Accidental Nature of my First Experiment. -Accidental Nature of my Second Experiment. -First Mesmeric Surgical Operation. -Conclusion - CHAPTER III - Mesmerism the same in India and in Europe. -Examples of Mesmeric Sleep. -Sealing of the Eyes. -Altered Sensibility. -Temporary Paralysis. -Muscular Rigidity. -Insensibility to Pain. -Exaltation of particular Organs. -Convulsions. -Delirium. -Injustice done to the Memory of the first Mesmerists. -Every available Evidence here given. -Imposture morally and physically impossible. -Mode of Proceeding. -Mesmeric and Non-Mesmeric Operations contrasted. -Physiological Demonstration of the Impossibility of Imposture - CHAPTER IV - Somnambulism. -Definition. -Singular Introduction to it. -Suspected Child-Stealing by its Means. -First Experiment in making a Somnambulist. -Trial of Mesmeric Skill in a Court of Justice. -Men stolen out of Court. -Truth of Mesmerism publicly proved. -Natural Sleep, and its Varieties, can be imitated by Artificial Means. -Mesmeric Sleep. -Mesmeric Day-mare. -Mesmeric Sleep-walking. -Mesmeric Sleep-waking. -Mesmeric Dreaming. -How to make Somnambulists. -Imitative Stage of Somnambulism. -Communicative Stage of Somnambulism. -Mesmeric Catalepsy. -Mesmeric Coma. -Natural Clairvoyance. -Mesmeric Clairvoyance. -Nature of the Mesmeric Power. -CHAPTER V - The Mesmeric Processes. -Publicity the best Security to the Public. -Ignorance and Indifference the real Dangers. -Mesmeric Treatment of Disease a Field for the Philanthropist. -Puysegur and Deleuze, unprofessional Men. -Processes for producing Coma. -Tumour in Upper Jaw removed during Coma. -Hypertrophy of Scrotum, ditto. -Trance renewable at Pleasure. -Three consecutive Operations on one Person. -Mode of Mesmerising in Chronic Diseases. -Cure of Rheumatism and Nervousness. -Local Mesmerising. -Mesmerised Water. -Process for preparing it. -First Experiments with it. -The last. -Means of awaking Persons Mesmerized - CHAPTER VI -Mesmerism as a remedy. -Coma as a Medical Agent. -Journal of Practical Mesmerism. -Chronic Inflammation of Eye cured. -Nervous Headache ditto. -Acute Inflammation of Eye ditto. -Return of Nervous Headache prevented. -Rev. Mr. Fisher's Report. -How to make a Convert. -Tooth drawn in the Trance. -Convulsions cured by ditto. -Arms straightened in ditto. -Sense of Formication removed. -Lumbago, Sciatica, Pain in Crural Nerve, cured. -Palsy of an Arm Ditto. -Mesmerism as a Disease. -Resembles Hysteria. -Ignorant charges of Imposture. -The Public abused. -The Public disabused. -Folly and Unfairness of its would-be Guides. -Spontaneous Development of the Mesmeric Disease. -Mesmerising by doing nothing taught by the Mesmerists themselves. -A natural Consequence of frequent Mesmerising. -

Download or read book That devil s trick written by William Hughes and published by Manchester University Press. This book was released on 2015-11-01 with total page 312 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: That devil’s trick is the first study of nineteenth-century hypnotism based primarily on the popular – rather than medical – appreciation of the subject. Drawing on the reports of mesmerists, hypnotists, quack doctors and serious physicians printed in popular newspapers from the early years of the nineteenth century to the Victorian fin de siècle, the book provides an insight into how continental mesmerism was first understood in Britain, how a number of distinctively British varieties of mesmerism developed, and how these were continually debated in medical, moral and legal terms. Highly relevant to the study of the many authors – Charles Dickens, George Eliot, Bram Stoker and Conan Doyle among them – whose fiction was informed by the imagery of mesmerism, That devil’s trick will be an essential resource for anybody with an interest in the popular and literary culture of the nineteenth century, including literary scholars, medical historians and the general reader.

Download or read book Locating the Medical written by Rohan Deb Roy and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2017-11-21 with total page 320 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This volume interrogates the foundational categories that have come to define medical science in modern South Asia. It seeks to probe issues such as what constitutes the ‘medical’, in which context, and who defines it. This is achieved through case studies that range from the nineteenth to twenty-first centuries, from colonial Bengal and British Burma to present-day Andaman Islands and Ladakh. By examining the close interactions between political authorities, corporeal knowledge, and objects of governance in a sustained manner, the domains of the medical and the non-medical are revealed to be more blurred and porous than apparent. This provides us with new perspectives on the co-production of medicine and social worlds by actors and agencies in specific times and places.

Download or read book Trance Migrations written by Lee Siegel and published by University of Chicago Press. This book was released on 2014-10-08 with total page 267 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Part non-fiction, part short fiction; part memoir, part essay, "Trance-migrations" is both an entertaining and informative read and a thoroughly original and creative experiment in metafiction. Combining great erudition with sophisticated word play and bawdy humor, it alternates sections containing stories-- both fictional and non-fictional--to be read by the reader to her or himself with sections of stories to be read aloud to a listener. In the latter cases Siegel intends that the listener actually go into a hypnotic trance out of which the reader will eventually awaken her or him. In this way the narrative form of the book performs a hypnotic induction script out of which the listener awakens to find that it is impossible to tell what really happened, just as in hypnosis the line between fact and fiction is irremediably blurred. Siegel uses hypnosis and the dynamic between hypnotist and hypnosand as a way of exploring other power dynamics -- between lovers, between writer and reader (or listener), between masculine colonial culture and the feminized East, between God (or gods) and mortals, and ultimately between memory historical and personal and constantly shifting meaning. The book is above all about reading as a hypnotic experience. Through stories based on motifs and characters from both Indian mythology and from real life (notably Abbe Faria, a Goan Catholic monk who gained notoriety in the early nineteenth century with demonstrations of magnetism in Paris, and James Esdaile, a Scottish surgeon for the East India Company who experimented with mesmerism as a surgical anesthetic in Calcutta), Siegel epitomizes and elucidates the psychological and political dynamics of a fascination with a mysterious Orient, and reveals the anxieties embedded in such fascination. "