Histories of Dreams and Dreaming An Interdisciplinary Perspective

In the late nineteenth century, dreams became the subject of scientific study for the first time, after thousands of years of being considered a primarily spiritual phenomenon. Before Freud and the rise of psychoanalytic interpretation as the dominant mod

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Palgrave Studies in the History of Science and Technology Series Editors James Rodger Fleming Colby College Waterville, ME, USA Roger D. Launius Auburn, AL, USA

Designed to bridge the gap between the history of science and the history of technology, this series publishes the best new work by promising and accomplished authors in both areas. In particular, it offers historical perspectives on issues of current and ongoing concern, provides international and global perspectives on scientific issues, and encourages productive communication between historians and practicing scientists. More information about this series at http://www.palgrave.com/gp/series/14581

Giorgia Morgese Giovanni Pietro Lombardo Hendrika Vande Kemp Editors

Histories of Dreams and Dreaming An Interdisciplinary Perspective

Editors Giorgia Morgese Sapienza University of Rome Rome, Italy

Giovanni Pietro Lombardo Sapienza University of Rome Rome, Italy

Hendrika Vande Kemp Durham, NC, USA

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To Gabriella, dreams’ guardian By Giorgia

Acknowledgment

We would like to thank Hendrika Vande Kemp, who has collaborated with passion and dedication on this project, caring about not only the English language but also the perfect success of the whole book.

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Contents

1 A Vast Ocean of Neglected Dream Studies  1 Giorgia Morgese