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Ghosts, Spirits, and Psychics - The Paranormal from Alchemy to Zombies (Hardcover)
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Ghosts, Spirits, and Psychics - The Paranormal from Alchemy to Zombies (Hardcover)
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This fascinating work provides a complete overview of paranormal
phenomena, including the beliefs, attitudes, and notable figures
who have attempted to explain, defend, or debunk the mysteries
behind the unknown. Recent interest in the paranormal as pop
culture fodder belies its historical status as an important subject
of cultural, philosophical, and scientific significance. This book
traces the trajectory of paranormal studies from its early role as
a serious academic and scientific topic studied by mainstream
scientists and eminent scholars to its current popularity in books,
film, and TV. This compelling reference work details the
experiences, encounters, and ideas that make up this controversial
field of study. The contributed entries examine the broad phenomena
of the paranormal, addressing the history of scientific
investigations along with its contemporary media depictions to
illustrate the evolution of cultural attitudes about the
paranormal. A selection of primary documents provides real-life
accounts and contributions from noted experts that explore the full
scope of themes from spiritualism to poltergeists to astrology.
Accompanying images, timelines, quotations, and sidebars make the
content come to life and encourage alternative explanations of
these events. Contains more than 120 factual entries as well as
extensive excerpts from several primary documents in the area of
the paranormal Features contributions from noted experts in its
field from across viewpoints-including believers and skeptics
Profiles a number of important individuals who have contributed to
the history and study of the field Includes such topics as
near-death experiences, paranormal dreams, the supernatural, magic,
and the occult
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