Hallucinations
Research and Practice
Editors: Blom, Jan Dirk, Sommer, Iris E.C. (Eds.)
Free Preview- Aims to provide an overview of the field of contemporary hallucinations research
- Intends to cover many different types of hallucination
- Approaches the subject matter from four different perspectives, i.e., conceptual, phenomenological, neuroscientific, and therapeutic
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The work aims to provide an overview of the field of contemporary hallucinations research. It will consist of 28 chapters, the writing of which will be put out to international experts specialized in the specific fields at hand. The work aims to be unique, in that it intends to cover many different types of hallucination, and to approach the subject matter from four different perspectives, i.e., conceptual, phenomenological, neuroscientific, and therapeutic.
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From the reviews:
“It covers a wide range of recent studies on various forms of hallucination and would be suitable for mental health professionals from both medical and nonmedical backgrounds. … Hallucinations: Research and Practice is an excellent reference book for students and mental health professionals … who are interested in the latest studies in the phenomenon of hallucinations. It covers a wide range of topics that may satisfy the needs and curiosities of practicing clinicians, researchers, instructors, and graduate students in related fields.” (Alex C. N. Leung, PsycCRITIQUES, Vol. 58 (15), April, 2013)
“This superb book summarizes the current research findings and their implications for understanding hallucinations. … this exceptional book is a welcome addition to psychiatry. … The intended audience includes anyone interested in hallucinations … . Graduate students involved in research in this area would benefit from this timely and comprehensive review. … All mental health professions who are involved in the care of individuals with severe mental illness should read this important book.” (Michael Joel Schrift, Doody’s Review Service, May, 2011)
- Table of contents (29 chapters)
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General Introduction
Pages 1-4
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The Construction of Visual Reality
Pages 7-15
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Consciousness, Memory, and Hallucinations
Pages 17-31
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A Network Model of Hallucinations
Pages 33-54
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The Construction of Hallucination: History and Epistemology
Pages 55-71
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Table of contents (29 chapters)
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Bibliographic Information
- Bibliographic Information
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- Book Title
- Hallucinations
- Book Subtitle
- Research and Practice
- Editors
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- Jan Dirk Blom
- Iris E.C. Sommer
- Copyright
- 2012
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York
- Copyright Holder
- Springer Science+Business Media, LLC
- eBook ISBN
- 978-1-4614-0959-5
- DOI
- 10.1007/978-1-4614-0959-5
- Hardcover ISBN
- 978-1-4614-0958-8
- Softcover ISBN
- 978-1-4899-8957-4
- Edition Number
- 1
- Number of Pages
- XVIII, 426
- Topics
