Hypnotism : its history, practice and theory

J. Milne Bramwell’s work is a systematic study of hypnotism that examines its historical roots, practical use, and theoretical foundations. As an important bridge between mesmerist traditions and modern psychology, it offers readers a clear account of methods, effects, and the debates surrounding hypnosis.

James Milne Bramwell (1873–1957) was a British physician and researcher who wrote on hypnosis and related psychical topics. His work is significant for the scholarly study of mesmerism, hypnotism, and the history of suggestion in the context of nineteenth- and early twentieth-century psychic research.