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.
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List of contents

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     

Product details

• Authors: Harvey J Irwin, Harvey J. Irwin, Caroline A Watt, Caroline A. Watt
• Publisher: McFarland
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 01.02.2007
• EAN: 9780786430598
• ISBN: 978-0-7864-3059-8
• No. of pages: 322
• Dimensions: 178 mm x 254 mm x 18 mm
• Weight: 608 g
• Subjects: Guides > Spirituality > Ancient knowledge, ancient cultures; Non-fiction book > Psychology, esoterics, spirituality, anthroposophy > Parapsychology, fringe sciences