James Alcock

Psi Wars: Getting to Grips with the Paranormal - Journal of Consciousness Studies James Alcock

Brief Description: At the heart of the parapsychology (psi) battle are two types of phenomena: extrasensory perception (ESP) and psycho-kinesis (PK). This collection of essays shows that a simple division into Uskeptics' 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. Marc Notes: Published also as v. 10, no. 6-7 of the Journal of consciousness studies.; ISSN 1355 8250--T.p. verso.; Includes bibliographical references. Brief Description: 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... Review Quotes: "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." Robert Matthews, New Scientist Full text of review"Can we expect a fair discussion from such a provocative lead [title and cover illustration]? Yes, we can!" Stanley Schmidt, J. Scientific Exploration."The debate is pursued in a polite and refeshingly reasonable style." Donald J. West, Journal of the Society for Psychical Research."Refreshingly insists that psi must not be written off because it is not cononant with presently known laws." Hugh Montefiori, Christian Parapysychologist.

Contributor Bio:  Alcock, James James Alcock is Professor of Psychology at Glendon College, York University, Canada. Contributor Bio:  Burns, Jean Editor of Journal of Consciousness StudiesContributor Bio:  Freeman, Anthony Freeman read chemistry and then theology at Oxford University and was ordained in 1972. ""When God In Us"" was first published in 1993 he was dismissed from his parish for contravening church teaching, but he remains a priest in the Church of England.