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The contributions of Ramon y Cajal and other Spanish authors to hypnosis

Author

  • Jose Sala
  • Etzel Cardeña
  • Maria Carmen Holgado
  • Cristobal Anez
  • Pilar Perez
  • Rocio Perinan
  • Antonio Capafons

Summary, in English

The authors review the most important Spanish contributions to hypnosis during the 19th and 20th centuries, with emphasis on the work of Santiago Ramon y Cajal, winner of the 1906 Nobel Prize in medicine. It is widely accepted that he provided a basic foundation for modern neurosciences with his work on neuronal staining and synaptic transmission. What is missing in most accounts of his work is his longstanding interest and work on hypnosis and anomalous phenomena. This article summarizes that lost legacy, discusses other Spanish hypnosis pioneers and gives a brief overview of current hypnosis activities in Spain.

Publishing year

2008

Language

English

Pages

361-372

Publication/Series

International Journal of Clinical and Experimental Hypnosis

Volume

56

Issue

4

Document type

Journal article

Publisher

Routledge

Topic

  • Psychiatry

Status

Published

ISBN/ISSN/Other

  • ISSN: 1744-5183