An Introduction to Parapsychology, 5th ed.

by Harvey J. Irwin, Caroline A. Watt

Overview

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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Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780786430598
Publisher:	McFarland & Company, Inc., Publishers
Publication date:	03/07/2007
Edition description:	New Edition
Pages:	320
Product dimensions:	7.00(w) x 10.00(h) x 0.90(d)
Age Range:	18 Years

About the Author

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

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     

Editorial Reviews

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.

From the Publisher

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

highly recommended...give[s] an intelligent overview...clear...organization is excellent

The Journal of Parapsychology

excellent...comprehensive...well written...high quality...recommended for public, college and university libraries

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