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    • Publisher:
      Cambridge University Press
      Publication date:
      05 May 2012
      05 April 2012
      ISBN:
      9781139017534
      9781107007222
      9781107682016
      DOI:
      https://doi.org/10.1017/CBO9781139017534
      Dimensions:
      (228 x 152 mm)
      Weight & Pages:
      0.86kg, 470 Pages
      Dimensions:
      (228 x 152 mm)
      Weight & Pages:
      0.62kg, 470 Pages
      • Subjects:
      Psychiatry and Clinical Psychology, Medicine, Psychology, Health and Clinical Psychology, Psychiatry
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    The meanings and causes of hearing voices that others cannot hear (auditory verbal hallucinations, in psychiatric parlance) have been debated for thousands of years. Voice-hearing has been both revered and condemned, understood as a symptom of disease as well as a source of otherworldly communication. Those hearing voices have been viewed as mystics, potential psychiatric patients or simply just people with unusual experiences, and have been beatified, esteemed or accepted, as well as drugged, burnt or gassed. This book travels from voice-hearing in the ancient world through to contemporary experience, examining how power, politics, gender, medicine and religion have shaped the meaning of hearing voices. Who hears voices today, what these voices are like and their potential impact are comprehensively examined. Cutting edge neuroscience is integrated with current psychological theories to consider what may cause voices and the future of research in voice-hearing is explored.

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    ‘The book brings together contributions from biological and psychological research, and more originally, it documents the history of hearing voices and the meaning of such experiences. Dr McCarthy-Jones's book is grounded in scientific research and comprehensively researched historical material. The book is a real feast, and Dr McCarthy-Jones charms us with his lively narrative. The book will appeal to modern ‘voice-hearers', clinicians, and scholars of auditory hallucinations.'

    Flavie Waters - University of Western Australia

    ‘Engaging and informative … for researchers and healthcare professionals, as well as voice hearers themselves.’

    Source: The Psychologist

    'This book will bear re-reading. It is equally accessible to the specialist as to the generalist. There is a wealth of information, a keen examination of theory, a critical disposition, and above all it is interesting and engaging.'

    Femi Oyebode Source: British Journal of Psychiatry

    'This work invites the reader to consider and integrate evidence from history, neuroscience, psychology and voice-hearers: an endeavour which is made enjoyable by the engaging narrative and sometimes humorous commentary of the author throughout. McCarthy-Jones appears equally committed to thorough research, scientific evidence and the well-being of voice-hearers. This work is an indispensable resource for voice-hearers, carers, clinicians and researchers. Highly recommended.'

    Adele de Jager Source: Psychosis

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