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International Univ. Press, 1959. Paper Back. Very Good.

New York: International Universities Press, 1959. ix, 273pp, index, bibliography. Minor edge wear, some rubbing, rear cover creased. "The contributors to this volume grapple with the most fundamental problem in psychosomatic research- the riddle surrounding the transformation of psychic impulses into physical phenomena and the dependence of mental phenomena on physiological processes. The 'conversion symptom' is considered in terms of its relationship to sensory experiences, symbol formation, identification, and aggression, its manifestations are examined in such disorders as psychosis, homosexuality, and disturbances of the menstrual cycle.". Apparent First. Trade Paperback. Very Good. 8vo.