James Braid’s seminal work, Neurypnology; or, the Rationale of Nervous Sleep (1843), is considered the foundational text of modern hypnotism. In it, Braid moved the field away from the mystical "animal magnetism" of Franz Mesmer toward a physiological and scientific understanding of trance as a state of "nervous sleep". Core Principles of Neurypnology

The Wood Library-Museum of Anesthesiology provides a complete digital copy of the 1899 edition, which includes Waite's extensive biographical introduction.

Initially, Braid believed the state was caused by physical fatigue of the eyes and nervous system from fixed staring.

A concise look at Braid’s legacy as the "Father of Hypnosis" is available on Britannica .

You can find the full original text or detailed historical summaries through these sources:

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James Braid’s seminal work, Neurypnology; or, the Rationale of Nervous Sleep (1843), is considered the foundational text of modern hypnotism. In it, Braid moved the field away from the mystical "animal magnetism" of Franz Mesmer toward a physiological and scientific understanding of trance as a state of "nervous sleep". Core Principles of Neurypnology

The Wood Library-Museum of Anesthesiology provides a complete digital copy of the 1899 edition, which includes Waite's extensive biographical introduction. NEURYPNOLOGY James Braid

Initially, Braid believed the state was caused by physical fatigue of the eyes and nervous system from fixed staring. Initially, Braid believed the state was caused by

A concise look at Braid’s legacy as the "Father of Hypnosis" is available on Britannica . James Braid’s seminal work

You can find the full original text or detailed historical summaries through these sources: