Anomalistic Psychology: Exploring Paranormal Belief and Experience (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781403995711)

The science behind claims of alien encounters and visions of ghosts can be even more fascinating than the sensationalist headlines. What leads some people to believe in the paranormal? Why might someone think they have been abducted by aliens? And is there any room for superstition in the modern world of science?

Anomalistic Psychology

- Provides a lively and thought-provoking introduction to the psychology underlying paranormal belief and experience.
- Covers the latest psychological theories and experiments, and examines the science at the heart of the subject.
- Uses a unique approach to apply different psychological perspectives - including clinical, developmental and cognitive approaches - to shed new light on the key debates.

Whether you are a psychology student or simply curious about the paranormal, Anomalistic Psychology is the essential introduction to this contested and controversial field. Belief in the paranormal has been reported in every known society since the dawn of time - find out why.

Author: Christopher C. French, Anna Stone
ISBN-10: 1403995710
ISBN-13: 9781403995711
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Language: English
Published: 11/29/2013
Pages: 346
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.15lbs
Size: 9.10h x 6.10w x 0.80d

Review Citation(s):
Choice 07/01/2014