An Introduction to Parapsychology

by Irwin, Harvey J.

• ISBN13: 9780786418336
• ISBN10: 0786418338
• Edition: 4th
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2003-11-01
• Publisher: McFarland Publishing

Summary

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. Dr. Irwin 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.

Author Biography

Harvey J. Irwin is a retired associate professor in psychology at the University of New England, Australia.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments	v
List of Figures	viii
1. Introduction	1	(10)
2. Origins of Parapsychological Research	11	(19)
3. The Phenomenology of Extrasensory Perception	30	(19)
4. Experimental Research on Extrasensory Perception	49	(44)
5. Extrasensory Perception and Time	93	(10)
6. Psychokinesis	103	(14)
7. Special Topics in PK Research	117	(14)
8. Theories of Psi	131	(13)
9. The Survival Hypothesis	144	(6)
10. Poltergeist Experiences	150	(13)
11. Near-Death Experiences	163	(16)
12. Out-of-Body Experiences	179	(18)
13. Apparitional Experiences	197	(15)
14. Reincarnation Experiences	212	(14)
15. Belief in the Paranormal	226	(14)
16. Matters of Relevance	240	(9)
17. Evaluation of Parapsychology as a Scientific Enterprise	249	(16)
References	265	(36)
Name Index	301	(8)
Subject Index	309