{"product_id":"the-encyclopedia-of-parapsychology-courtney-m-block-9781538155455","title":"The Encyclopedia of Parapsychology","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Superbly organized and researched, this book by Block provides a comprehensive presentation about parapsychology.\" -Library Journal, Starred Review \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe Encyclopedia of Parapsychology covers the history of parapsychology, key international figures, and a decade-by-decade annotated bibliography of research. \u003cp\u003eIt includes find information on early psychical researchers from around the globe and how the work of those psychical researchers inspired the creation of the modern field of parapsychology. Alongside biographical entries about key figures are sketches of those at the center of psychical inquiry, like mediums and others who seemingly have the ability to manifest strange phenomena. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Encyclopedia covers the Spiritualism era which influenced early psychical inquiry and how it influenced psychical thought around the globe. More contemporary coverage includes biographical entries for current international researchers who continue to investigate the depths of psi phenomena. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn order to provide comprehensive coverage of historical and modern research into psi phenomena, the Encyclopedia features a decade-by-decade bibliography of resources that highlight the shifting theories and experiments of the field, starting from the 1870s and going through the 2020s. This section includes a wide variety of research into topics such as psychokinesis, hauntings, poltergeists (also known as recurrent spontaneous psychokinesis), near-death experiences, extrasensory perception, remote viewing, and much more. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAppendices provide information on international parapsychological research organizations and a quick start research guide.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith information on key figures and research on an international scale, The Encyclopedia of Parapsychology provides an approachable yet comprehensive compendium of information. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Courtney M. Block\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1538155451\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781538155455\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Rowman \u0026amp; Littlefield Publishers\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 10\/21\/2022\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 366\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 2.40lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 11.02h x 8.43w x 1.02d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eLibrary Journal\u003c\/i\u003e 05\/01\/2023 pg. 109\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eChoice\u003c\/i\u003e 06\/01\/2023","brand":"Courtney M. Block","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":44071609958655,"sku":"9781538155455","price":149.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_8dcf408f-1458-4d33-a2a6-0a22139cd89b.jpg?v=1685437121","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/the-encyclopedia-of-parapsychology-courtney-m-block-9781538155455","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}