An Introduction to Parapsychology, 5th ed.This is a thoroughly updated and revised edition of our highly acclaimed university textbook on the science of parapsychology. The objective of this book is to provide an introductory survey of parapsychologists' efforts to explore the authenticity and bases of anomalous, apparently paranormal phenomena. It outlines the origins of parapsychological research and critically reviews investigations of extrasensory perception, psychokinesis, poltergeist phenomena, near-death and out-of-body experiences, and the evaluation of parapsychology as a scientific enterprise. Instructors considering this book for use in a course may request an examination copy here. |
Contents
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3 The Phenomenology of Extrasensory Perception | 29 |
4 Experimental Research on Extrasensory Perception | 48 |
5 Extrasensory Perception and Time | 83 |
6 Psychokinesis | 94 |
7 Special Topics in PK Research | 109 |
8 Theories of PSI | 124 |
12 OutofBody Experiences | 173 |
13 Apparitional Experiences | 192 |
14 Reincarnation Experiences | 208 |
15 Belief in the Paranormal | 222 |
16 Matters of Relevance | 237 |
17 Evaluation of Parapsychology as a Scientific Enterprise | 247 |
References | 263 |
Name Index | 303 |
9 The Survival Hypothesis | 138 |
10 Poltergeist Experiences | 145 |
11 NearDeath Experiences | 157 |
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