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.
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Rezensionen / Stimmen
"excellent...comprehensive...well written...high quality...recommended for public, college and university libraries"-Choice; "highly recommended...give[s] an intelligent overview...clear...organization is excellent"-The Journal of Parapsychology; "fills the gap because it is up to date, formally written, and wide in scope...a particularly useful resource for students and teachers alike...as a textbook, Irwin's book is the best of its kind"-Journal of the American Society for Psychical Research; "an invaluable source book for students and would-be students of parapsychology...highly recommended"-The College of Psychic Studies.
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Zielgruppe
Interest Age: From 18 years
Produkt-Hinweis
Illustrationen
19 photos, references, indexes
Maße
Höhe: 254 mm
Breite: 178 mm
Dicke: 18 mm
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ISBN-13
978-0-7864-3059-8 (9780786430598)
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Schweitzer Klassifikation
Harvey J. Irwin, an internationally recognized parapsychologist, is a retired associate professor in psychology at the University of New England, Australia. Former President of the Parapsychological Association, Caroline A. Watt is a senior lecturer in psychology at the University of Edinburgh in Scotland.
Table of Contents
Acknowledgments
List of Figures viii
1. Introduction
2. Origins of Parapsychological Research
3. The Phenomenology of Extrasensory Perception
4. Experimental Research on Extrasensory Perception
5. Extrasensory Perception and Time
6. Psychokinesis
7. Special Topics in PK Research
8. Theories of Psi
9. The Survival Hypothesis
10. Poltergeist Experiences
11. Near-Death Experiences
12. Out-of-Body Experiences
13. Apparitional Experiences
14. Reincarnation Experiences
15. Belief in the Paranormal
16. Matters of Relevance
17. Evaluation of Parapsychology as a Scientific Enterprise
References
Name Index
Subject Index