Paracoustics: Sound & the Paranormal

Paracoustics: Paranormal Acoustics From the chain-rattling ghost of Pliny's first century Athens to things that go bump in the night and 21st century electronic voice phenomena sound has always fascinated paranormal researchers. This unique book examines that fascination and presents a selection of the leading research in paranormal acoustics together with an in-depth review of the equipment and techniques that are used by researchers and investigators. It explores the physics and the psychology of sound and its association with the paranormal. Contributed chapters by leading experts in Infrasound, electronic voice phenomenon (EVP), séance tapping and other ghostly sounds encourage a multidisciplinary approach to the subject.

Steven Parsons is an Investigator & Researcher of Ghosts, Hauntings and related human experiences. Author of numerous published articles and works on Ghosts, Ghost Hunting & related subjects, cited and referenced in many more!In front of camera Presenter & behind the camera Advisor on numerous paranormal documentary shows for UK & overseas broadcast networks including; The Discovery Network, National Geographic, The BBC, ITV etc. Also Canadian, Japanese and US TV networks. Appeared & advised on popular paranormal 'edutainment' shows for UK & overseas TV including Most Haunted, I'm Famous & Frightened & Paranormal Investigation Live. Hosted & co-hosted radio shows for broadcasters including the BBC. Co-Host of popular international weekly radio show Ghost Chronicles International.Callum E. Cooper holds degrees in psychology and social science research methods. He is a PhD candidate at the University of Northampton where he also lectures on Parapsychology, Thanatology, and Human Sexual Behaviour.He holds numerous grants and awards in parapsychology including the Eileen J. Garrett Scholarship (Parapsychology Foundation, 2009), the Alex Tanous Scholarship Award (Alex Tanous Foundation for Scientific Research, numerous, since 2011), the Gertrude R. Schmeidler Award (Parapsychological Association, 2014).He is a member of organisations such as the Society for Psychical Research (and on the Survival Research Committee), the Parapsychological Association, a Hope Studies Graduate Researcher (University of Alberta), and a member of the Centre for the Study of Anomalous Psychological Processes (CSAPP, University of Northampton).Additionally, he has appeared on UK and USA radio and TV shows as a representative for parapsychology.