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At the heart of the parapsychology (psi) battle are two types of phenomena: extra-sensory perception (ESP) and psycho-kinesis (PK). ESP is reception of information without any normal sensory means; PK is the use of the mind to influence physical states without any direct physical contact. Neither effect can be explained by ordinary science, so parapsychologists with experimental evidence that they are real are accused of bad science or bad faith or both. This collection of essays shows that a simple division into 'sceptics' and ‘believers’ cannot be made. The real struggle, for all researchers, is not with each other, but to get a secure hold on the subject itself.
Source: New Scientist

Credit: Robert Matthews

"Authoritative and accessible review of the state of scientific research into paranormal phenomena... Anyone seeking something more sophisticated than the usual mud-slinging should buy this book."

Source: Journal of Scientific Exploration

Credit: Stanley Schmidt

"Can we expect a fair discussion from such a provocative lead [title and cover illustration]? Yes, we can!"

Source: Journal of the Society for Psychical Research

Credit: Donald J. West

"The debate is pursued in a polite and refreshingly reasonable style."

Source: Christian Parapsychologist

Credit: Hugh Montefiori

"Refreshingly insists that psi must not be written off because it is not cononant with presently known laws."
Paperback
- Publication Date: 05 August 2003
- ISBN-13: 9780907845485
- Extent: Main content page count : 250
- Code: 907845487
- Dimensions: 17.8 x 25.5 x 1.8 cm
- Weight: 500 grams
- List Price: £17.95
- ONIX Version 2.1, Version 3

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Title: Psi Wars
Subtitle: Getting to Grips with the Paranormal
Edited by: James E Alcock, Jean Burns, Anthony Freeman
Collection: Journal of Consciousness Studies
Language: English
Publisher: Imprint Academic
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