A comprehensive A-to-Z guide to the fascinating field of hypnosis, covering its history, concepts, vocabulary, and significant figures.

The first of its kind, Dictionary of Hypnosis has been an essential text on the subject since its first publication in 1965. Written by psychology professor and hypnosis expert Dr. Ralph B. Winn, this wide-ranging reference book presents complex scientific concepts in approachable, straightforward language. It also provides a substantial amount of information on the history of hypnosis and its various contemporary uses in medicine, psychology, and other sciences.