Altered States of Consciousness and Mental Health: A Cross-Cultural Perspective / Edition 1

by Colleen A. Ward

Overview

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.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780803932777
Publisher:	SAGE Publications
Publication date:	10/01/1989
Series:	Cross Cultural Research and Methodology , #12
Pages:	320
Product dimensions:	5.50(w) x 8.50(h) x (d)

About the Author

Colleen A Ward is a senior lecturer in the Department of Social Work and Psychology at the National University of Singapore.

Table of Contents

PART ONE: ALTERED STATES OF CONSCIOUSNESS AND MENTAL HEALTH: THEORETICAL AND METHODOLOGICAL ISSUES
The Cross-cultural Study of Altered States of Consciousness and Mental Health - Colleen A Ward
From Disease to Discourse - Michael Lambek
Remarks on the Conceptualization of Trance and Spirit Possession
PART TWO: ALTERED STATES OF CONSCIOUSNESS AND PSYCHOPATHOLOGY
‘Ravished of a Fiend' - Simon Kemp
Demonology and Medieval Madness
Possession Syndrome in India - C R Chandra Shekar
Hypnosis, Demonic Possession and Multiple Personality - Nicholas P Spanos
Strategic Enactments and Disavowals of Responsibility for Actions
Possession and Exorcism - Psychopathology and Psychotherapy in a Magico-Religious Context - Colleen A Ward
PART THREE: THERAPEUTIC ASPECTS OF ALTERED STATES OF CONSCIOUSNESS
Religious Experiences as Self-Healing Mechanisms - J P Valla and Raymond Prince
Therapeutic Use of Altered States of Consciousness in Contemporary North American Indian Dance Ceremonials - Wolfgang Jilek
A Call to Heal - Stanley Krippner
Entry Patterns in Brazilian Mediumship
Healing and Transformation - Richard Katz
Perspectives on Development, Education and Community
PART FOUR: ALTERNATIVE PERSPECTIVES ON ALTERED STATES OF CONSCIOUSNESS
Altered States of Consciousness, Magical Thinking and Psychopathology - Leonard Zusne
The Case of Ludwig Staudenmaier
Self Presentation in Malaysian Spirit Seances - Raymond L M Lee
A Dramaturgical Perspective on Altered States of Consciousness in Healing Ceremonies
Stressing Social Change and Songhay Possession - Paul Stoller
Power and Hallucinogenic States of Consciousness Among the Moche - Marlene Dobkin de Rios
An Ancient Peruvian Society