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100 1 _aMosso, A.
_q(Angelo),
_d1846-1910
245 1 0 _aMesmer e il magnetismo :
_bLa vita italiana durante la Rivoluzione francese e l'Impero
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2013
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
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500 _aRelease date is 2013-07-10
508 _aProduced by Carlo Traverso, Claudio Paganelli, Barbara Magni and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
520 _a"Mesmer e il magnetismo" by A. Mosso is a scientific publication written in the late 19th century. This work examines the life and theories of Franz Anton Mesmer, particularly his concept of "animal magnetism," and how it intertwined with the social and scientific changes occurring during his time. The book serves as a historical analysis of Mesmer’s practices and their reception within the medical community, especially in the context of the French Revolution and the ensuing societal upheaval. In "Mesmer e il magnetismo," A. Mosso provides a comprehensive account of Mesmer's life, emphasizing his mystical inclinations and the controversies surrounding his methods of healing. The narrative begins with Mesmer's early work and observations, particularly his use of magnets to treat illnesses in patients such as those suffering from hysteria. As the text unfolds, it details the tension between Mesmer and the medical establishment in Paris, culminating in a commission established by King Louis XVI to investigate the effects of Mesmer's practices. Despite the scientific scrutiny, the public's fascination with Mesmer and his methods soared, illustrating the struggle between emerging scientific rationality and the enduring allure of mysticism. Mosso ultimately reflects on the legacy of Mesmer's contributions to the understanding of psychological phenomena, suggesting that his influence persists in modern interpretations of hypnosis and mental health treatments. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aItaly -- Civilization
653 _aFrance -- History -- 1789-1815
653 _aItaly -- History -- 1789-1815
653 _aItaly -- Social conditions
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/43179
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