Altered States of Consciousness and Mental Health
Download or Read eBook Altered States of Consciousness and Mental Health PDF written by Colleen Ward and published by SAGE Publications, Incorporated. This book was released on 1989-10-01 with total page 320 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle.
Author | : Colleen Ward |
Publisher | : SAGE Publications, Incorporated |
Total Pages | : 320 |
Release | : 1989-10-01 |
ISBN-10 | : 0803932774 |
ISBN-13 | : 9780803932777 |
Rating | : 4/5 (74 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Altered States of Consciousness and Mental Health by : Colleen Ward
Book excerpt: This volume presents various perspectives on altered states of consciousness and mental health and places them within the boundaries of cross-cultural psychology. Part One considers theoretical and methodological issues in the study of altered states of consciousness; Parts Two and Three link altered states of consciousness and mental health by focusing on both its therapeutic and pathological aspects. The final section concentrates on models highlighting a variety of paradigms and diverse methodological approaches.