Persuasion And Healing
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Book: Good
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Pages: Good
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At the crossroads of science, spirituality, and the human psyche stands Persuasion and Healing, a landmark work that fundamentally reshaped the understanding of psychotherapy and its place among the world's healing traditions. Jerome D. Frank, a pioneering psychiatrist at Johns Hopkins University, argues with compelling authority that all forms of psychological healing — from modern psychoanalysis to religious revivalism, from primitive ritual to Communist thought reform — share a common core of elements that drive their effectiveness. The work presents a meticulous comparative analysis of these diverse schools, uncovering the universal mechanisms of hope, expectation, and the therapeutic relationship that underpin recovery across vastly different cultural contexts. Frank's writing is precise yet accessible, combining clinical rigor with broad humanistic insight, making this an essential text for practitioners, students, and curious readers alike. The book challenges the assumption that Western psychotherapy holds a monopoly on healing the mind, illustrating how the power of belief and social influence transcends cultural and ideological boundaries. Decades after its initial publication, Persuasion and Healing remains a provocative and illuminating touchstone — one that raises urgent questions about what truly heals the human spirit.
Author: Jerome D. Frank, M.D.
Format: Paperback
Genre: Psychology
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Good
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image
At the crossroads of science, spirituality, and the human psyche stands Persuasion and Healing, a landmark work that fundamentally reshaped the understanding of psychotherapy and its place among the world's healing traditions. Jerome D. Frank, a pioneering psychiatrist at Johns Hopkins University, argues with compelling authority that all forms of psychological healing — from modern psychoanalysis to religious revivalism, from primitive ritual to Communist thought reform — share a common core of elements that drive their effectiveness. The work presents a meticulous comparative analysis of these diverse schools, uncovering the universal mechanisms of hope, expectation, and the therapeutic relationship that underpin recovery across vastly different cultural contexts. Frank's writing is precise yet accessible, combining clinical rigor with broad humanistic insight, making this an essential text for practitioners, students, and curious readers alike. The book challenges the assumption that Western psychotherapy holds a monopoly on healing the mind, illustrating how the power of belief and social influence transcends cultural and ideological boundaries. Decades after its initial publication, Persuasion and Healing remains a provocative and illuminating touchstone — one that raises urgent questions about what truly heals the human spirit.