Paranormal phenomena /

Explores the issues surrounding paranormal phenomena by placing opinions from a wide range of sources in a pro/con format. Features articles that express various perspectives on this topic.

Bibliographic Details
Other Authors: Piehl, Norah
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Detroit : Greenhaven Press, [2012]
Series:Introducing issues with opposing viewpoints.
Subjects:
Table of Contents:
  • Anecdotal evidence proves the existence of ESP / Sally Rhine Feather
  • Scientific experiments disprove the existence of ESP / Jessica R. Henderson
  • Virtual reality can simulate an out-of-body experience / Valentine Low
  • Paranormal phenomena are not simply neurological disorders / Jaime T. Licauco
  • Intuition can defy scientific explanation / Maria Coffey
  • Paranormal abilities have a psychological basis / Kerry Schofield
  • Paranormal research is legitimate academic study / Scott Carlson
  • Paranormal and pseudo science detract from legitimate science / Robert Close
  • Belief in the paranormal has a neuroscientific basis / Clare Wilson
  • Belief in the paranormal is similar to mental illness / Jonathan C. Smith
  • Belief in the paranormal is a normal brain function / Rebecca Webber
  • Media and culture foster belief in the paranormal / Thomas De Zengotita
  • Interest in the paranormal may be a fad / Stephen Armstrong
  • Belief in psychic phenomena conflicts with christian beliefs / Oswin Craton
  • There is a close relationship between paranormal and religious experiences / Hugh Montefiore
  • Religion and the paranormal should be studied side-by-side / Mark Oppenheimer
  • Near-death experiences may prove the existence of the soul / Danny Penman.