1st Edition

Near-Death Experiences Exploring the Mind-Body Connection

By Ornella Corazza Copyright 2008
184 Pages
by Routledge

184 Pages
by Routledge

184 Pages
by Routledge

Near death experiences fascinate everyone, from theologians to sociologists and neuroscientists. This groundbreaking book introduces the phenomenon of NDEs, their personal impact and the dominant scientific explanations. Taking a strikingly original cross-cultural approach and incorporating new medical research, it combines new theories of mind and body with contemporary research into how the... Read more

1. Who Are We?  2. Journeys in the Afterlife  3. The River of no Return  4. Meeting God in a Nightclub?  5. Gaining New Insights  6. Where Have You Been?  7. Rethinking Embodiment

Biography

Ornella Corazza has held research fellowships in the Department of the Study of Religions in the School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS), at the University of London; 21st Century Center Of Excellence Program on the Construction of Death and Life Studies, University of Tokyo, Japan.

In 2006 she was appointed Lecturer for the University of Wales, Lampeter for the MA The Body. Eastern and Western Perspectives and Fellow at the Department of Study of Religions at SOAS. In 2003 she was awarded a prize for Academic Exellence from the Italian Embassy in London.

'A fascinating cross-cultural analysis' – Fortean Times

'A highly stimulating read.' – Network Review