A Dictionary of Hallucinations

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From the reviews:

"This reference focuses on a very specific subject--hallucinations and associated sensory and perceptual phenomena. It provides a comprehensive, up-to-date listing of words, terms, concepts, and people associated with its subject. . Entries are arranged alphabetically and are clearly delineated from one another. Each is accompanied with source references, enabling readers to delve more deeply into the topic. . it will be most useful for a highly specialized audience of mental health professionals and scientists. Summing Up: Highly recommended. Researchers/faculty and professionals/practitioners." (C. L. Mejta, Choice, October, 2010)

"Blom, a Dutch clinical psychiatrist who specializes in psychotic disorders and has a Ph.D. in philosophy, aims to reexamine the concepts behind hallucinations from classic psychiatry and incorporate them into current research. . Cross-references are listed throughout the book. . Recommended-this is an original work that will serve as a starting point for health professionals trying to understand various hallucinations. . this book is an appropriate purchase for academic and medical libraries." (Rebecca Raszewski, Library Journal, September, 2010)

"I was pleasantly surprised therefore to find that this is a very solid, workman-like scientific text. . I am very glad to welcome this one. . an extremely well laid out reference book. . The topic is of importance to psychiatrists, neurologists and clinical psychologists. Academic or medical libraries catering for those disciplines can be warmly recommended to consider this for acquisition. . I hope that this adds up to an adequate market for a well-wrought reference book." (Martin Guha, Reference Reviews, Vol. 25 (1), 2011)

"The aim of this dictionary is to make such a body of work more accessible by providing an alphabetical list of key terms and concepts. . Much of what is covered is as onewould expect . . would undoubtedly be of interest to anyone curious about the history and nuances of descriptive psychopathology . . I would therefore recommend this book for reference . . It would be a good addition to a reference library . ." (Stephen Ginn, Journal of Mental Health, Vol. 20 (1), February, 2011)