The elusive quarry:

a scientific appraisal of psychical research

Prometheus Books, Jul 1, 1989 - Body, Mind & Spirit - 447 pages

Looks at the best claims for paranormal occurrences, discusses scientific research into the paranormal, and considers psychics and the influence of beliefs on experimental results.

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About the author (1989)

Hyman is Professor Emeritus of Psychology at the University of Oregon.

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Title	The elusive quarry: a scientific appraisal of psychical research
Author	Ray Hyman
Edition	2
Publisher	Prometheus Books, 1989
Original from	the University of Michigan
Digitized	Oct 3, 2008
Length	447 pages
Subjects	Body, Mind & Spirit › Parapsychology › General Body, Mind & Spirit / Parapsychology / General Parapsychology Parapsychology - Book reviews Parapsychology/ Book reviews Science / General

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