The paranormal : who believes, why they believe, and why it matters /
Presents a sociological study on the belief in the paranormal, presenting profiles of believers, discussion about the persistence of their belief despite scientific evidence, and the effects of these beliefs on political and social movements.
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| Format: | Book |
| Language: | English |
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Amherst, N.Y. :
Prometheus Books,
2012.
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| Summary: | Presents a sociological study on the belief in the paranormal, presenting profiles of believers, discussion about the persistence of their belief despite scientific evidence, and the effects of these beliefs on political and social movements. |
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| Physical Description: | 335 pages ; 23 cm. |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references (pages 311-324) and index. |
| ISBN: | 9781616144913 (pbk. : alk. paper) 1616144912 (pbk. : alk. paper) |