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Emotional Armoring
An Introduction to Psychiatric Orgone Therapy
by Morton Herskowitz, D.O.

In this book chronicling his more than 50 years of experience practicing as a psychiatric orgone therapist, Dr. Herskowitz provides the reader with an in-depth view of the process in all its various manifestations.

After training in classical psychiatry Dr. Herskowitz continued his studies, first as a patient of Dr. Reich's to help "dismantle" his own neurotic structure and character defenses, then as a colleague, participating in the conferences, seminars and projects that were being conducted under Dr. Reich's aegis.  After Reich's death, Dr. Herskowitz continued to practice psychiatric orgone therapy in Philadelphia, PA, which he does to this day.

This book is rich in its use of clinical vignettes, illustrating the process of orgone therapy and  the dissolution of the armor.  Although descriptions of the different armored segments have been given in other orgonomic literature, Dr.Herskowitz manages to give additional information regarding its recognition and treatment that comes across as fresh and valuable.  This could only come from someone who has spent many years working with human beings in a  patient, contactful, and honest manner.  These qualities flow off the page, providing the reader, both layman and professional alike, with insight, knowledge, and an appreciation of this work.

For information on purchasing Dr. Herskowitz's book, please contact:  Transaction Publishers, Rutgers State University, New Brunswick, NJ 08903.  Phone (732) 445-2280; Fax (732) 445-3138.  You may also check the website for information on a 20% discount on the book, which currently is available in paperback for $26.95.  The ISBN number is 3825835553.  The website address is:  http\\www.transactionpub.com.

Saharasia
The 4000 BCE origins of child abuse, sex-repression, warfare and social violence in the deserts of the world.
by James DeMeo, Ph.D.

Dr. DeMeo's long-awaited book on the origins of human armoring: the first geographical, cross-cultural study of human behavior around the world using Wilhelm Reich's sex-economic discoveries as a basic starting point, and presenting world maps of different social institutions.  Source-regions and migratory diffusion patterns were traced, back in time, to pinpoint where and how the human tragedy began.  A breakthrough in the scientific study of human psychology and anthropology, and must reading for every parent, student, professor and clinical worker in the field of human health and behavior.  Over 450 pages with dozens of maps, photos, and illustrations, with full bibliography and comprehensive index.

For information on purchasing Dr. DeMeo's book, please contact him via E-Mail at demeo@mind.net.