PARAPSYCHOLOGY: THE SCIENCE OF UNUSUAL EXPERIENCE.

ROBERTS, Ron, David Groome (Edits).

ISBN 10: 0340761695 / ISBN 13: 9780340761694

Published by Arnold, London, 2001

About this Item

Large 8vo. pp xii, 186. Illustrated laminated boards. Issued without dust jacket. Contributors include: Christopher C. French, Richard Wiseman, Tony Towell, Antje Mueller, Stephen Benton, Chris A. Roe. ISBN: 0340761695 Fine.

Seller Inventory # C17903

Bibliographic Details

• Title: PARAPSYCHOLOGY: THE SCIENCE OF UNUSUAL EXPERIENCE.
• Publisher: Arnold, London
• Publication Date: 2001
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0340761695
• ISBN 13: 9780340761694
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: 1st Edition

About this title

Synopsis

This intriguing new book presents an exploration of the unconventional side of psychology: parapsychology. Assuming no prior knowledge of psychology, Roberts explores a wide array of unusual phenomena (dream telepathy, near death experiences, alien abductions, astrology, the placebo effect, and awareness during anaesthesia and in comas), addressing the myths surrounding paranormal experience and placing them within the context of scientific study.

The book aims to bridge the gap between traditional psychology and its 'fringe areas', evaluating reports of bizarre events through assessment of the evidence that supports them. Explanations are clear and accessible, with boxed sections detailing scientific aspects of specific topic areas. The authors have also included interactive material to allow the reader to become involved in the research. Although written primarily for undergraduate students of psychology, the popularity of its subject will make it appealing to the lay reader and anyone who wants to know what the paranormal can tell us about ourselves.

About the Author

Ron Roberts is senior lecturer in Health Psychology at the University of Westminster and an associate lecturer in Psychology for the Open University.