"This book on Direct Analysis is a first attempt to determine precisely what goes on during this process, and the validity of the many claims, criticisms, theories and myths which have grown up around it. It does not provide a final answer to any questions; but it sheds a clearer light on them than anything that has yet been written, whether by Dr. Rosen or by his critics. It describes clearly and often vividly what actually transpires on the surface, while providing insight into preconscious and unconscious processes as well. At the same time this report clears the air for future objective studies of Rosen's work by dispelling many myths and popular cliches about Rosen and direct analysis, including some illusions about the work which Rosen himself harbors and fosters"--Pref. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2005 APA, all rights reserved).