3rd Edition

Parapsychology The Science of Unusual Experience

Edited By David Groome, Ron Roberts Copyright 2024
274 Pages 12 B/W Illustrations
by Psychology Press

274 Pages 12 B/W Illustrations
by Psychology Press

274 Pages 12 B/W Illustrations
by Psychology Press

This new edition of Parapsychology continues to challenge and provoke readers with some of psychology’s most puzzling phenomena. Whether believers or sceptics, the book provides readers with the opportunity to further their understanding of the paranormal, bridging the gap between traditional psychology and fringe areas. With contributions from leading paranormal researchers, this edition has... Read more

1. Introduction

David Groome and Ron Roberts

2. Extra-sensory Perception

Caroline Watt

3. Mediumship and Survival

Chris Roe

4. Possession and Exorcism

Chris French

5. Alien Contact and Abduction Claims

Chris French

6. Near-death Experiences

Chris Roe

7. Dreams and Paranormal Cognition

Ron Roberts

8. Astrology

David Groome

9. Religion, Belief, and Science

Michael Eysenck

10. Psychic Fraud

Richard Wiseman

11. Anthropology and the Unseen World

Ron Roberts 

12. Conspiracy Theories

Rob Brotherton, Chris French and Daniel Jolley

13. Science and Experience

Ron Roberts

14. Cognition and Belief

David Groome and Robin Law

Biography

David Groome was formerly Principal Lecturer in Psychology at the University of Westminster, UK, where he retains a research connection. In 2009 he received the BPS Award for Excellence in the Teaching of Psychology.

Ron Roberts was formerly Senior Lecturer in Psychology at Kingston University, UK, where he now holds an honorary position. He is an Associate Fellow of the British Psychological Society.